64. Nurse Overload? Try This 4-Step Self-Check Framework

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕If you’ve ever found yourself thinking “something’s gotta give,” this episode is for you.In today’s episode of The Nurses Break Room, Jenny Lytle RN shares a simple yet powerful reflection tool: The Four Helpful Lists. Whether you’re recovering from a big project, navigating the chaos of the holidays, or just trying to get through a hectic week on the floor, this 4-question framework will help you take stock of what’s working—and what’s not.Originally introduced by Christy Wright and now a regular go-to in Jenny’s life, this exercise helps nurses and caregivers clarify, refocus, and reset.You’ll learn:What “The Four Helpful Lists” are and how to use themWhy brain-dumping on paper can reduce stress and mental clutterHow to spot energy leaks in your schedule and fix themA fresh way to reflect on any event, shift, or life seasonWhy this tool is especially helpful around the holidaysTake Action:Grab a piece of paper and draw a cross to create 4 quadrantsAnswer these four questions:What went right? → Amplify itWhat went wrong? → Fix itWhat’s confusing? → Clarify itWhat’s missing? → Add itRevisit this tool after any major event or during times of stress🎧 Listen now and give yourself the clarity and calm you deserve. 💕 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