Bex Spiller

I remember having a chat with a friend as I was hiring more staff. I said I was going to be very upfront about my anxiety and depression. “Hmm, I wouldn’t’” she mused… “They might think you’re weak.” I thought about that bit of advice for a very long time. It played on my mind for months after the conversation — and still does every now and then.

80 SHARES As I mentioned in my last podcast episode, trying to find some time for yourself may be easier said than done for many. If your days are already rammed, then the last thing you want is me telling you to head to some yoga retreat for a week to find yourself again. However, you don’t need to set aside an hour a day or an entire week alone to practice self-care! In fact, you can take some time out for yourself in just five minutes or less. Don’t believe me?

80 SHARES Following on from the 12 hidden warning signs of burnout, I thought it was only fair that I talked about the same number of ways to try and combat burnout. Hopefully, you’ve had some time to think about the signs and symptoms since episode three and been mindful of what you’ve noticed. If so, we can now go through 12 ways to stop burnout in its tracks! In this episode, I go through some of the ways I’ve learnt can help combat chronic stress, the feeling of overwhelm, and burnout.