54. The Top Reasons We Skip Self-Care (and How to Stop)

11/08/2025 11 min
54. The Top Reasons We Skip Self-Care (and How to Stop)

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Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕Are you stuck in the “someday” trap when it comes to self-care? In this episode of The Nurses Break Room with Jenny Lytle, RN,  Jenny tackles the four most common excuses that keep caregivers, nurses, and busy people from taking time for themselves — and shows you simple, guilt-free ways to break the cycle.Discover how to fit self-care into your schedule, even when you’re short on time, money, or energy. Learn why putting yourself first is actually the best way to care for others, and how to create a personalized self-care menu that makes it easy to take action anytime.You’ll learn:The #1 mindset shift that makes self-care possible in any season of lifeHow to find micro-moments for yourself without rearranging your whole dayFree (and powerful) self-care ideas that work for every personalityWhy self-care isn’t selfish — and how to let go of the guiltHow to create a ready-to-use “self-care menu” you can turn to instantlyWhether you’re a nurse, caregiver, or just someone who’s always putting others first, this episode will help you start caring for yourself now — not later.✅ Takeaways & Action StepsTakeaways:Self-care is essential, not optional, for sustainable caregiving and living well.Lack of time or money doesn’t have to stop you — small, free actions matter.Guilt is misplaced — caring for yourself benefits everyone you support.Planning self-care ahead of time makes it easier to follow through.Action Steps:Write down 3–5 quick self-care activities that take 5 minutes or less.Add 3–5 free or low-cost activities you genuinely enjoy.Keep your “self-care menu” somewhere you can see daily.Use pockets of time for intentional self-care instead of mindless scrolling.Revisit and update your list every few months as your needs change.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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