Discovering Meaning in Everyday Life: How Personal Values Shape Our Well-being
In this episode of The Nurses' Breakroom, Jenny Lytle, RN, dives into the power of finding meaning in daily life by aligning with our personal values. Building on last week’s theme of personalized self-care, this episode encourages you to explore the things that make life feel purposeful and deeply fulfilling. Jenny shares her own journey of identifying core values and explains how staying true to them can reduce stress, prevent burnout, and enhance overall life satisfaction.
This week, Jenny introduces the concept of the “Joy of Missing Out” (JOMO) and invites you to embrace simplicity by saying "no" to things that don’t align with what truly matters. Through practical steps, like creating a top-five values list and setting weekly goals, Jenny helps you cultivate a life that’s meaningful and uniquely yours. Tune in to discover actionable ways to bring more authenticity and joy into each day.
Grab the values exercise (and a lot more!) in my book bonus resource guide at www.jennylytle.com/selfcarebook
If you're feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or like there’s never enough time, I’ve got something just for you! Head to https://selfcareisntselfish.com to grab your FREE copy of my book, Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: The Compassionate Nurse’s Step-by-Step Guide to Personalized Stress Relief. It’s packed with simple, effective strategies to help you prioritize your needs—without guilt—so you can feel energized, focused, and ready to take on the day. Go to https://selfcareisntselfish.com
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