51. Unstuck: Self-care for when nothing is working
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Feeling stuck, drained, or just plain off? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Nurse's Break Room with Jenny Lytle, RN, we’re talking about what to do when nothing feels like it’s working.
Jenny shares 6 self-care tools to help you reset—not just mentally, but emotionally and physically too. These are gentle, realistic steps you can take today to get unstuck and moving again (even if it’s just a little bit).
In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
- Use gratitude to shift your state—even when it’s hard
- Step away and meet your basic needs without guilt
- Move your body to move your mind
- Brain dump your thoughts—audio or written
- Ask the powerful question: “If I did know, what would I do?”
- Talk it out with someone who helps you see the bigger picture
Whether you’re a nurse, a caregiver, or simply the person who’s always holding it all together, this episode is your permission to slow down, breathe, and care for you.
🎧 Tune in now and let’s help you get back to center.
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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Chapters
1. 51. Unstuck: Self-care for when nothing is working (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to Nurse's Break Room (00:00:58)
3. Understanding When You're Stuck (00:01:14)
4. Practice Gratitude First (00:01:55)
5. Step Away and Move (00:02:43)
6. Journaling and Brain Dumps (00:04:33)
7. Stop Figuring It Out (00:05:26)
8. Talk It Through (00:06:26)
9. Closing Thoughts and Contact Info (00:07:33)
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