62. Feeling Overwhelmed? 7 Ways to Calm Your Mind and Stop Spiraling Fast

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or just stuck in a spiral of stress? In this episode of The Nurses Break Room, host Jenny Lytle, RN, shares 7 practical and proven strategies to help you pause, reset, and reclaim your mental space—even on your busiest days.Whether you're a nurse juggling long shifts or anyone navigating stress and responsibility, this episode will help you calm the chaos and return to center.Takeaways & Action Steps:✅ Use journaling or voice notes to brain-dump your stress✅ Practice gratitude throughout your day to reframe your mindset✅ Review and eliminate non-essential tasks from your schedule✅ Get your body moving—even a quick walk or dance helps✅ Use deep breathing to shift your nervous system from fight-or-flight to calm✅ Incorporate short prayer or meditation moments into your routine✅ Talk it out—connect with a trusted friend to gain clarityYou’ll learn:Why overwhelm can feel paralyzingWhat actually helps reset your nervous systemHow to identify and eliminate low-priority tasksThe power of movement and breath in high-stress momentsWhat to say to yourself when spiraling beginsDon’t miss this one—it’s a toolbox for your mental health.🎧 Listen now and share with a friend who might need a reset too. 💕 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