5
Courageous Habits to Prevent Burnout
For Leaders
If you're feeling constantly "on"; busy without any time to stop, and like you can't switch off without feeling guilty, you're not alone.
While being busy isn't inherently bad, it becomes a problem when the demands on you outweigh the resources you have to meet them, and the things that matter take the back seat for too long.
This imbalance creates stress, a lack of energy, joy and focus, and sometimes even resentment towards our work.
Over time, as we get more and more depleted physically, emotionally and mentally, we become at risk of burnout.
These five courageous habits help you restore that balance, so you can see powerful and positive changes quickly and show up with more energy, joy, balance, and that inner confidence and peace you are craving.
Have you listened to the full episode?
Amy Riley and Sophie Anderson sit together and discuss how our best, most engaged and performant leaders can stay well in their busy and demanding role.
A must-listen for all leaders who sometimes feel at capacity, and those who want to support their team in negotiating the demands of their reality.
5 Courageous Habits to Prevent Burnout
Be Clear on Your Priorities
What is important is seldom urgent, and what is urgent is seldom important - Dwight D Eisenhower
Say Maybe Before You Say Yes
When you say yes to others, make sure you are not saying no to yourself - Paulo Coelho
Implement Tech Boundaries to Reduce the Overwhelm
When your devices keep alerting you, your body on is on alert too - Sophie Anderson
Speak Up and Destigmatise Overwhelm
Burnout Thrives in Silence - Jennifer Moss
Build Rest and Recovery Into Your Days - Despite the Guilt
Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you - Anne Lamott
About Sophie Anderson
Burnout Prevention Specialist | Creator of the Anderson Model of Burnout Prevention™ (AMBP) | Coach, Speaker, Author
Sophie Anderson is a burnout prevention specialist and the creator of the Anderson Model of Burnout Prevention™ (AMBP) - a practical framework that maps how burnout accumulates across three zones: Activation, Over-functioning and Depletion, and identifies the intervention points that stop professionals from crossing the threshold into burnout.
She works with professionals, leaders and organisations across Australia and worldwide through personal coaching, keynotes and workplace wellbeing programs.
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