22. Beyond Multitasking: How to Maximize Your Self-Care with Personalization

The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN

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In this episode of The Nurses' Breakroom, I share practical, quick, and simple self-care strategies for nurses, doctors, social workers, home health aides, medical assistants, and others in the healthcare field who face high levels of stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout. Many of us in healthcare give so much of ourselves that we feel there’s no time left for self-care. But what if taking better care of yourself didn’t require a lot of time? In this episode, we explore effective ways to recharge even on a tight schedule, like tapping into activities that sparked joy when we were younger and combining self-care practices to target multiple needs—physical, mental, and emotional—all at once.

Learn how to identify what truly energizes you and simple methods for incorporating personalized self-care into a busy routine, so you can reduce stress and avoid burnout. Whether you’re a healthcare worker struggling with constant stress, a family caregiver, or anyone in need of relief from overwhelming demands, this episode will help you prioritize yourself. I also discuss practical self-care strategies like solo activities that allow you to recharge quickly, ways to leverage nature to boost your mood, and building meaningful interactions into your day to feel less alone in your journey.

By the end, you’ll have concrete ideas for creating a realistic self-care plan tailored to your life, so you can continue to make a positive impact without sacrificing your well-being.

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

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