Posts tagged: burnout

Burnout and Stress – alleviation can’t be outsourced

Burnout and stress are highly prevalent around Christmas and New Year.  Over committing to events and others’ expectations means little time for reflection and relaxation.  It is tempting to see solutions outside of yourself, seeking the approval or validation of others for continuing the fast pace.

If you find yourself overwhelmed by commitments and the pressure of others to socialise and party at this time of year, stop and ask yourself  ‘What do i really want to do here? What would really happen if I said ‘no’ occasionally to other people’s demands?‘  You can outsource solutions to your problems by seeking approval or social consensus.  You alone are responsible for your life and what you create.

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categories Stress | Clare Mann | datetime December 2, 2009 8:24 pm | comments Comments (0)

Stress and Burnout – Realities of our Choices

Stress and burnout often result when we simply take on too much, believing that somehow there is a formula which will enable us to do more and more.  I seldom find people who are looking to fill their time.   New opportunities arise and it seems that we must relinquish something in order to take on something new – or else suffer the emotional, psychological and physically unhealthy repercussions.

Just as the business owner must learn to delegate and leverage their resources of time, money, knowledge etc with those of others, where can we learn to collaborate so we can achieve a more fulfilled and balanced lifestyle – with room for the important things that make life worth living?  If not, what is all this stress and burnout there to tell us?

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categories Addictions, Stress | Clare Mann | datetime September 20, 2009 6:10 pm | comments Comments (0)