Self-Care, De-Stress & Burnout Prevention

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Calming & De-stress

If you are prone to high levels of anxiety or stress it’s invaluable to have a wide range of calming strategies. The more agile you become at reducing the stress response, the better you will handle the inevitable challenges of life.

 

As with learning any new skill, whether riding a bike or driving a car, the more you practice, the more effective those calming strategies will become. Initially you may wish to practice when you are reasonably relaxed. The more familiar you are with that strategy, the more you will be able to use it in more challenging situations.

 

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This grounding exercise is a visualisation that will bring you into the present moment and can help you feel more calm, safe and secure.

12 key factors that can help reduce the risks of burnout and compassion fatigue include:

  1. Practical tools to calm anxiety, relax the body and still the mind
  2. Effective resources to process and release emotional distress
  3. Ability to shift to a positive mindset
  4. Strong support network – personal and professional
  5. Feel comfortable saying ‘no’ and setting clear boundaries
  6. Strategies to prevent work stress from leaching into your home life
  7. Time for relaxation, pleasure and replenishment
  8. Awareness of your personal triggers and risk factors
  9. Monitoring warning signs of stress, burnout and compassion fatigue
  10. Willingness to seek help when it’s needed

My emphasis is on practical de-stress and self-care strategies that can easily be integrated into a busy schedule.

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