Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕In this deeply personal episode of The Nurse’s Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, Jenny reflects on turning 50—and how this milestone brought up a surprising mix of gratitude, joy, and unexpected sadness.🎧 Inside this episode:Why it’s normal to feel conflicting emotions around big birthdays - and in day-to-day lifeThe difference between self-compassion and toxic positivityHow to embrace a “both/and” mindset (especially as a caregiver)What turning 50 can teach us about presence, perspective, and peaceWhy reflecting on your life regularly builds resilienceThis one is for anyone navigating change, questioning their emotions, or wondering if it’s okay to feel a little off even when life is good. (Spoiler: It is.)Takeaways & Action Steps:Embrace both gratitude and grief—it’s human.Create space to feel instead of forcing fake positivity.Use milestones as a chance to reflect and realign.Practice the self-compassion you give to others.Don’t rush through the “funk”—sometimes sitting with it brings clarity.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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