72. Bonus - Pause, Breathe, Reflect: A Heart-Centered Holiday Practice for Nurses

Send me a text - make sure to include your full phone number so I can reply (software blocks it) 💕As the holidays approach, stress and emotional overload can quietly build—especially for nurses and caregivers who are used to putting everyone else first.In this bonus episode of The Nurses’ Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, Jenny offers a gentle, guided pause designed to help you slow down, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and settle your nervous system.You’ll be guided through a HeartMath-inspired Quick Coherence® breathing practice, followed by reflective questions centered on gratitude, appreciation, and calm. There’s nothing to fix, plan, or achieve—just space to breathe, feel, and listen.This short practice is perfect if you’re feeling overwhelmed, emotionally full, or simply craving a quiet moment that belongs just to you.✨ What You’ll ExperienceA simple heart-focused breathing technique to promote calmGentle guidance to shift into feelings of appreciation or careSpace for reflection without pressure or expectationA grounding reset you can return to anytime during the holidays🧘‍♀️ Try ThisListen somewhere quiet if possible—but perfection isn’t requiredLet your breath be slow and naturalIf your mind wanders, gently return to the heart areaCome back to this episode whenever you need a resetThis episode is a reminder: you don’t need to earn rest. You’re allowed to pause. 💕 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