70. Rest, Boundaries, And Grace: A Holiday Survival Guide For Busy Caregivers The Nurses' Breakroom With Jenny Lytle, RN podcast

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70. Rest, Boundaries, and Grace: A Holiday Survival Guide for Busy Caregivers

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This week on The Nurses’ Break Room with Jenny Lytle, RN, we’re talking about something so many caregivers struggle with during December: slowing down without feeling guilty.

The holidays bring pressure — expectations, invitations, comparison, and the constant feeling that you should be doing more. But rest isn’t laziness. It’s essential for your mental health, your energy, and your ability to care for others.

In this episode, Jenny shares practical ways to release end-of-year pressure, set loving boundaries, protect your time, and build simple micro-moments of rest into even the busiest schedule.

Perfect for nurses, caregivers, and anyone feeling stretched thin this season.

Takeaways / Action Steps

Give yourself grace for goals you didn’t meet (life changed — you adapted).
Set small, loving boundaries around spending, events, and expectations.
Say yes only to what aligns with your energy and capacity.
Use micro-rest moments (coffee pause, extra sleep, simple meals, 5-minute resets).
Let go of “shoulds” around decorating, hosting, or doing it all.
Honor your capacity instead of pushing through burnout.

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

Feeling stressed? Grab my quick and easy Busy Nurses' Guide to Less Stress for practical stress relief that truly fits into your life! https://www.jennylytle.com/guide

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Chapters

1. Welcome And Holiday Overwhelm (00:00:00)

2. Redefining Expectations And Pace (00:00:48)

3. Personal Story: Letting Go Of Perfect (00:02:28)

4. Releasing End‑Of‑Year Pressure (00:04:35)

5. Boundaries With Love And Money (00:06:47)

6. Smart Yeses, Short Visits (00:08:16)

7. Next Week’s Focus And Closing (00:09:06)

8. Micro Moments Of Rest (00:09:46)

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