42. Stop Waiting for a Vacation: Why Scheduling Rest is Crucial for Well-Being

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕Feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or stuck in constant go-mode? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Nurses’ Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, we’re diving into the when, why, and how of taking time off—with a personalized twist.Jenny shares:Why rest needs to be intentional—not just an afterthoughtThe difference between a “day off” and a “day to catch up”How a countdown calendar can boost your mood and motivationThe trial she’s using to schedule real rest every 3 weeksTips to recognize when you're overdue for downtime🎯 Takeaways / Action Steps:✍️ Try scheduling something you're excited about (vacation or simple joy)📅 Review your next month—block out a true off day🧠 Check in with your mental load: are you coping, or just surviving?🆓 Book a free discovery call at https://www.jennylytle.com/work-with-jennyThis isn’t just about a break—it’s about preventing burnout and protecting your peace. 💕 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