It is critical that we admit and own the problem and understand the causes of burnout .
MAKE TIME TO HEAL . Diving into extreme self-care to reverse the damage and getting yourself some help from a coach or counselor is recommended . The first action I took was to get a coach to help me devise a plan as I was too exhausted to think for myself .
BUILD A GOOD SUPPORT NETWORK . Do this with the people who will support you through recovery , will go for a gentle walk with you , will help you with eating good food once again , and begin repairing the damage . I worked with a naturopath for a long time to heal my body from the chronic stress .
LEARN STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES . I finally learned how to breathe properly . I went to yoga for the first time and started with yin yoga and yoga nidra , all reinforcing self-care , healing , and learning to breathe the stress out . Using breathing apps , etc . to train yourself to breathe for internal space was to become my new superpower .
FOCUS ON HEALTHY SLEEP AS A PRIORITY . Creating a new sleeritual is one of the most powerful things you can start to establish for yourself . Taking a warm bath , writing in your gratitude diary , or listening to a yoga nidra meditation as you go to sleep are a few suggestions . It can also be beneficial to have no screens an hour before bed , where nonnegotiable .
It is critical that we admit and own the problem and understand the causes of burnout . Take a break , make a plan to create your roadmap ( your new life plan of what is most sustainable ), and then take action to focus on well-being as your greatest achievement . Go back to your values , understand them , and work for them on a daily basis , both externally and internally .
What a journey it is back from burnout , where you rebuild your foundations , set new nonnegotiables , have strong boundaries to protect the asset — which is — and find joy in achievement once again … but achievement with sustainability !
We are human beings at the end of the day . We all need a life plan , a plan for our health , finances , career , and adventure . When we only have a career plan , we tend to become extremists and suffer from burnout , which if not treated , can become a lifelong hindrance .
SHANNAH KENNEDY - Shannah Kennedy is one of Australia ’ s foremost strategic executive life and health coaches . She works to transform her clients ’ careers , well-being , and lives . She specializes in executive strategy , transition , values , vision , overcoming burnout , and life planning for individuals . Her proven expertise enables clients to gain control of their lives in order to achieve their visions and goals and find happiness and fulfillment . She is a bestselling author , well-being specialist , keynote speaker , workshop facilitator , media contributor , and a wife and mother of two . Shannah lives and dances with chronic fatigue syndrome and depression and is committed to living her best and most energetic life based on her values and commitment to authenticity . Her latest book The Life Plan is available by Beyond Words Publishing . Visit
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