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What’s your morning routine really like? If you're a nurse juggling on-call nights, family responsibilities, and a full-time job, mornings can feel more chaotic than calm.

In this episode, Jenny Lytle, RN, gets honest about her own struggles — and small wins — with creating a nourishing morning routine that actually works in real life. Inspired by The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod, Jenny shares how she’s adapted the “SAVERS” method to fit the unpredictability of healthcare life.

Whether you're working night shifts or simply tired of waking up in a rush, you’ll walk away with simple, realistic ideas for starting your day on your terms.

What you'll learn:

• Why your morning routine doesn’t need to be perfect to be powerful
• A nurse-friendly breakdown of The Miracle Morning “SAVERS” framework
• Easy ways to include self-care in your first 5–30 minutes
• How morning intention-setting impacts your mood and energy
• Why flexibility is key when every day looks different

Keywords: morning routine for nurses, realistic self-care, flexible morning rituals, miracle morning savers, nurse burnout, healthcare morning habits, nurse lifestyle tips

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/

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If you’ve ever found yourself thinking “something’s gotta give,” this episode is for you.

In today’s episode of The Nurses Break Room, Jenny Lytle RN shares a simple yet powerful reflection tool: The Four Helpful Lists. Whether you’re recovering from a big project, navigating the chaos of the holidays, or just trying to get through a hectic week on the floor, this 4-question framework will help you take stock of what’s working—and what’s not.

Originally introduced by Christy Wright and now a regular go-to in Jenny’s life, this exercise helps nurses and caregivers clarify, refocus, and reset.

You’ll learn:

• What “The Four Helpful Lists” are and how to use them
• Why brain-dumping on paper can reduce stress and mental clutter
• How to spot energy leaks in your schedule and fix them
• A fresh way to reflect on any event, shift, or life season
• Why this tool is especially helpful around the holidays

Take Action:

• Grab a piece of paper and draw a cross to create 4 quadrants
• Answer these four questions:
  1. What went right? → Amplify it
  2. What went wrong? → Fix it
  3. What’s confusing? → Clarify it
  4. What’s missing? → Add it
• Revisit this tool after any major event or during times of stress

🎧 Listen now and give yourself the clarity and calm you deserve.

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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Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or just off lately? You’re not alone—and this episode is your reminder to pause and ask one simple question: What do I need right now?

In this 5-minute reset, host Jenny Lytle RN shares a personal story from a weekend getaway with close friends—and how it sparked a powerful reminder about the importance of rest, presence, and reclaiming space for yourself.

You don’t need a whole weekend to feel better. Sometimes, it’s just five minutes, a deep breath, or a small act of care that shifts everything.

🎧 Takeaways & Action Steps:

• Why asking “What do I need?” is a powerful grounding tool
• 3 simple ideas to reset your mind + body today
• A short guided visualization for inner peace
• A reminder that self-care is not selfish—it’s how you keep going

👉 Whether you’re a nurse, caregiver, or someone who gives your all to others—this episode is your permission slip to take care of you.

🎙 Subscribe and share if this helped you reset. You never know who needs this message today.

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