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Feeling like you're about to explode from the pressure of nursing life? You're not alone. In this episode of The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, we dive into real-life chaos and how a simple gratitude practice can help calm your nervous system, shift your mindset, and bring peace—right in the middle of the mess.

Jenny shares her own story of a stressful weekend on call and how she used practical, realistic self-care strategies to stay grounded. Whether you’re heading into a 12-hour shift or decompressing after one, this short episode gives you tools you can use now.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to find moments of gratitude in the middle of stress
• Why your brain naturally focuses on the negative—and how to train it otherwise
• 3 easy gratitude practices you can start today (no journal required!)

Action Steps:

1. Pause and list 3 things you’re grateful for—right now.
2. Shift your language from “I have to” → “I get to.”
3. Set a 2-minute timer and write everything that’s going well.

Keywords: nurse burnout, gratitude practice, shift mindset, overwhelmed nurse, self-care for healthcare workers, stress relief tips, practical self-care, gratitude reset, nurse mental health

If you're feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or like there’s never enough time, I’ve got something just for you! Head to https://selfcareisntselfish.com to grab your FREE copy of my book, Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: The Compassionate Nurse’s Step-by-Step Guide to Personalized Stress Relief. It’s packed with simple, effective strategies to help you prioritize your needs—without guilt—so you can feel energized, focused, and ready to take on the day. Go to https://selfcareisntselfish.com

Looking for connection with people who get the stress and self-care struggles of nurses and caregivers? Check out https://thenursesbreakroom.com

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