67. From Holiday Hustle to Winter Flow: How to Boost Energy and Beat the Winter Blues

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕 If the dark mornings, cold weather, and post-holiday slump have you feeling tired, sluggish, or unmotivated — you’re not alone. In part two of the Winter Blues series, Jenny shares simple, practical ways to support your energy during the winter months, especially if you’re working long shifts or juggling the chaos of caregiving.Learn why your body naturally slows down this time of year, how light and movement impact mood, and what steps you can take to shift from “holiday hustle” into a calmer, healthier winter rhythm.This episode is full of small, doable habits that help you feel better — without adding more to your plate.In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✅ Why darker days impact your mood, energy, and motivation ✅ How light exposure (even through windows) boosts alertness ✅ Ways to create a simple winter routine that supports—not drains—you ✅ How to rest intentionally rather than collapsing into exhaustion ✅ Why connection is essential when winter makes you want to withdraw ✅ Easy ways to add gentle movement into your dayTakeaways & Action Steps:Get 5–10 minutes of natural light or bright window light each morning if possible.Build a simple “winter routine” you can do on autopilot on low-energy days.Schedule intentional rest — cozy time counts when it’s chosen, not default.Connect with one person this week: call, text, or coffee.Move your body for at least 3–5 minutes a day (stretching, dancing, or walking).Stuck? Book a call! https://calendly.com/jennylytlern/free 💕 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