52. Feeling Overwhelmed? Ask Yourself This Powerful Question

28/07/2025 8 min Temporada 2 Episodio 52
52. Feeling Overwhelmed? Ask Yourself This Powerful Question

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Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕This week on The Nurses' Breakroom, Jenny Lytle, RN, shares a deceptively simple question that helps overwhelmed and overworked nurses pause, refocus, and reclaim clarity in the middle of chaos: What do I need most right now?Whether you're juggling shift changes, life transitions, or just a mountain of mental to-dos, this episode teaches a grounding technique that brings you back to center—fast. Jenny walks through her own real-life moment of overwhelm and how this single question, paired with a calming breathing practice, helped her shift into focus and peace in under five minutes.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why “What do I need most right now?” is a powerful self-coaching questionHow to quiet mental noise when your brain won’t stop spinningThe Quick Coherence Technique: a science-backed way to regulate your nervous systemThe body-mind connection that helps you break through emotional overwhelmHow to prepare for a demanding week without burning outThis episode is your reminder: self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential.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 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/More ways to connect here: https://linktr.ee/jennylytle

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