50. Using Nature as Medicine: A Nurse’s Guide to Fast Mindset Shifts

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕Feeling overwhelmed and under pressure? In this episode of The Nurses' Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, we explore how reconnecting with nature can quickly reset your mindset and bring peace—even on the busiest days. Jenny shares a real-life story of how she turned a frustrating workday into a grounding, nourishing experience through simple outdoor self-care.Discover how short nature breaks, mindful walking, and engaging your senses can bring powerful emotional relief—without needing a full day off. From "photo intervals" to finding symbolism in trees and paths, Jenny reminds us that nature holds lessons, healing, and space for clarity.Keywords: stress relief for nurses, self-care tips, burnout recovery, outdoor mindfulness, grounding techniques, nurse mental health, nature reset, coping with stress, simple self-care practices, intentional livingTakeaways / Action Steps:💡 Try a short walk in a shaded park—even 10 minutes can help.📷 Use “photo intervals” to slow down and engage with your surroundings.🌳 Notice paths, trees, and symbols in nature—what do they reflect in your life?🎧 Unplug for a while. Listen to birds and breeze instead of a podcast.🦶 Practice grounding—if you can, take your shoes off and feel the earth.⏳ Build intentional nature time into your week—even just once. 💕 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