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50. Using Nature as Medicine: A Nurse’s Guide to Fast Mindset Shifts
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Feeling overwhelmed and under pressure? In this episode of The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, we explore how reconnecting with nature can quickly reset your mindset and bring peace—even on the busiest days. Jenny shares a real-life story of how she turned a frustrating workday into a grounding, nourishing experience through simple outdoor self-care.
Discover how short nature breaks, mindful walking, and engaging your senses can bring powerful emotional relief—without needing a full day off. From "photo intervals" to finding symbolism in trees and paths, Jenny reminds us that nature holds lessons, healing, and space for clarity.
Keywords: stress relief for nurses, self-care tips, burnout recovery, outdoor mindfulness, grounding techniques, nurse mental health, nature reset, coping with stress, simple self-care practices, intentional living
Takeaways / Action Steps:
- 💡 Try a short walk in a shaded park—even 10 minutes can help.
- 📷 Use “photo intervals” to slow down and engage with your surroundings.
- 🌳 Notice paths, trees, and symbols in nature—what do they reflect in your life?
- 🎧 Unplug for a while. Listen to birds and breeze instead of a podcast.
- 🦶 Practice grounding—if you can, take your shoes off and feel the earth.
- ⏳ Build intentional nature time into your week—even just once.
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
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennylytlern/
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Chapters
1. 50. Using Nature as Medicine: A Nurse’s Guide to Fast Mindset Shifts (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to the Nurse's Break Room (00:00:58)
3. Turning a Late Shift into Self-Care (00:01:36)
4. Photo Intervals and Forest Symbolism (00:03:43)
5. Nature's Healing Power for Mental Clarity (00:06:10)
6. Grounding Practices and Final Thoughts (00:08:23)
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