26. Bonus: Take a 3-Minute Beach Getaway: A Guided Meditation

In this bonus episode of The Nurse's Breakroom with Jenny Lytle, RN, we’re taking a moment to pause, breathe, and find serenity through a guided meditation called At the Ocean. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or just in need of a quick reset, this calming visualization will transport you to a peaceful beach.

Feel the warmth of the sun on your skin, the gentle ocean breeze, and the refreshing touch of waves on your feet—all from wherever you are. This meditation is perfect for anyone needing a moment of peace in their busy day.

If your mind wanders, that's okay! Just gently guide it back to the visualization and embrace the practice with grace and kindness.

Take three minutes for yourself today—you deserve it. 

Tune in now for this quick meditation and let the calm carry you through the rest of your day!

Keywords: guided meditation, relaxation, stress relief, mindfulness, nurse self-care, ocean visualization, mental wellness, quick meditation 

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Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:31

Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Nurse's Break Room with Jenny Lytle RN. This episode is a bonus episode and it is going to be a three-minute meditation called At the Ocean. Now, before we get started, just a quick reminder that if your mind starts to wander, that's normal. Just a quick reminder that if your mind starts to wander, that's normal. Just notice that it's wandered, without judging or criticizing yourself, and just bring your attention back to the visualization. And this may be something that you need to do more than once, and that's okay. It'll get easier as you get more used to meditation, and sometimes there's just days when our minds wander a little more. So have some grace with yourself.

Speaker 1: 1:22

Now I invite you to take a deep breath and, when you're comfortable, perhaps begin to close your eyes and maybe, as you take a few more deep breaths and get into a slow, gentle rhythm, you can begin to imagine that you're at a beautiful beach.

Speaker 1: 1:51

I wonder, can you feel the sun's rays on your skin? Maybe there's a gentle breeze gently blowing over you and as you now imagine walking slowly towards the sea with the warm sun embracing you with its rays, you may become aware of the sand or pebbles underneath your feet, the sound of the waves as they lap at the shore, or maybe even the taste of being at the ocean. And now, as you walk gently on the edge of the waves, perhaps you also notice the cool, refreshing water on your feet. Maybe you can just enjoy being still for a few moments now, doing nothing but breathing deeply and enjoying the soothing warmth of the sun, the wonderful contrast of the cool, refreshing water on your feet and the gentle sounds and scents around you. Simply enjoy this beautiful experience for a few breaths and soak up the serenity, peace and calm. You're now feeling Wonderful, so you can come back and visit this favorite beach of yours at any time, knowing that when you leave, your mind will feel soothed, calm and refreshed and now ready to continue your day.