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Busy-ness burnout

Lifestyle Burnout

Are you at risk of Lifestyle Burnout? Lifestyle burnout is essentially caused by an overload of chronic stress and no ‘off’ switch. It is a product of being too busy for too long without sufficient refuelling or balance. You have no periods where you can tune out. Slow down. Truly relax and have time for […]

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Burnout Remedies

Burnout Remedies

Applying immediate burnout remedies is essential if you are already in burnout territory. Recovery is not an overnight quick fix. Using the analogy of a bank account, recovery requires consistently making more deposits than withdrawals into your energy account. This needs to be maintained over an extended period of time. Usually for several months. In […]

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Managing Stressors

Managing Stressors

Managing stressors well has become a vital and essential life support skill. The impact of stress on health is well documented. This includes mental and emotional well being. Success – in every area –  is supported or threatened by how effective we are in managing stressors. Managing Stressors – 4 Key Areas Identify exactly what […]

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Communication problems are one of the most potent sources of stress in relationships.

Sources of Stress

This post provides a checklist to identify sources of stress. These stressors are grouped into broad categories. This helps to recognise the many ways that stress can impact us. Sources of Stress – Time and Resource Management Over commitment – a poor match with your time, energy and resources Time pressure Poor work life balance […]

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