37. Start With You: How Prioritizing Self-Care First Sets the Tone for Your Day
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Feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or like thereâs never enough time for you? In this episode of The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, Jenny shares practical self-care strategies to help busy caregivers and nurses reclaim time and energyâwithout guilt.
Discover the importance of proactively scheduling your âyellowâ timeâthose uplifting, energizing moments that fuel your body, mind, and spirit. Learn why front-loading your day with meaningful, joy-filled routines can make a massive difference in your mood, productivity, and overall wellness.
đ Whether itâs five minutes of journaling, stretching, or enjoying a peaceful cup of teaâthese micro moments matter.
â Takeaways & Action Steps
- Color-code your calendar to reflect your self-care time
- Start your day with habits that nourish you (even tiny ones)
- Schedule what's most important to YOUâbefore your day fills up
- Remember: if itâs not on the calendar, itâs easy to let it slide
- Morning routines donât need to be longâjust intentional
If you're feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or like thereâs never enough time, Iâve got something just for you! Head to https://selfcareisntselfish.com to grab your FREE copy of my book, Self-Care Isnât Selfish: The Compassionate Nurseâs Step-by-Step Guide to Personalized Stress Relief. Itâs packed with simple, effective strategies to help you prioritize your needsâwithout guiltâso you can feel energized, focused, and ready to take on the day. Go to https://selfcareisntselfish.com
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Chapters
1. Welcome Back & Priority Review (00:00:00)
2. Yellow Calendar System Explained (00:01:59)
3. Morning Ritual Breakdown (00:03:29)
4. Early Day vs Late Day Self-Care (00:06:06)
5. Final Thoughts & Closing (00:07:15)
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