27. Escaping or Recharging? The Hidden Ways We Avoid Stress and How to Truly Rest

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕In this episode of The Nurse's Breakroom, I’m getting real about something I recently discovered in my own life—how easy it is to mistake escape for rest. Between work, passion projects, and personal commitments, I found myself constantly consuming content—whether it was psychological thrillers or TV—thinking I was taking a break. But was I really?Join me as I unpack the difference between distraction and true recharge, how my morning devotional and journaling shifted my perspective, and why embracing life’s challenges instead of avoiding them might actually bring more peace.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed and turned to TV, books, or scrolling as a way to "relax," this episode is for you. Let’s explore better ways to find real rest and renewal.Key Takeaways:✔️ How to recognize when you're escaping instead of truly resting✔️ The power of intentional quiet time and reflection✔️ Simple ways to integrate more meaningful recharging practices into your day🎧 Tune in now and remember—self-care isn’t selfish, it’s essential! 💕 Remember...You don't have to choose between loving hospice and protecting your own well-being. I truly believe it's possible to do both. 💕 Enjoying The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN? Follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with another hospice nurse who could use a little encouragement.  💕 Download your FREE Hospice Nurse's Guide to Less Stress: www.JennyLytle.com/guideJenny Lytle, BSN, RN is the founder of The Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project™ and host of The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN. After more than 30 years as a nurse—including over two decades in hospice—she helps hospice nurses reduce stress, prevent burnout, and love hospice again—without sacrificing their own well-being. 💕 🌿 Learn more about The Hospice Nurse Well-Being Project™https://jennylytle.com