In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environment, burnout has become a significant concern for many employees. The pressures of meeting deadlines, handling heavy workloads, and striving for professional growth can take a toll on an individual’s mental and physical well-being. However, one effective strategy for combating burnout is the practice of goal setting. By establishing clear and achievable goals, individuals…
The holiday season, while often joyful and festive, can also bring about significant stress for many people. Whether it’s due to the pressures of gift-giving, family gatherings, or financial strain, it’s important to find ways to manage and reduce stress during this time. Here are five effective strategies to help you navigate the holiday season with a greater sense of…
Now that the pandemic is in the rearview mirror, people are starting to get out and resume their public lives. I don’t know about you but the pandemic was especially hard for me because it limited my in-person interactions with my friends and family. As humans, we are social creatures made to exist in community. I have heard countless stories…
In the last couple of weeks we have been talking about burn out, and this week I want to talk about an antidote to burn out. It’s called Breathing Room. I define “breathing room” as: The space between our current pace and our limits. This applies to our schedules, our finances, our emotional energy, and our relationships. For too many people…
There may be occasions or a season in our lives when we might experience some signs of burnout. However, if any of the signs have become a repeated pattern in your life, you are at risk of burnout.
Do you ever wonder if you are on the road to exhaustion? If so, you’re NOT alone! Keep reading (if you have the energy)… Imagine this scenario with me….. It’s Monday morning and as you first open your eyes and begin to roll out of bed you wonder if you even have the energy to make it until lunch. The…
Many motivated and well-intended people will attempt to stop bad habits and destructive behavior by coming up with checklists and itemized to-do lists of what they plan on “doing” to stop them.
Killed by Stress You know what is crazy…. in Asia people are actually falling over dead from being overworked. It’s called an occupational sudden mortality. The term in Japanese is called Karōshi, which is basically a heart attack or stroke due to stress. CRAZY!! Last week I talked about the effects of stress in our lives. In the SEAL Teams,…
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