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Many professionals experience burnout at some point in their careers.
You can use this Bot to explore your risk of burnout, understand the pressures you are under, learn more about the symptoms and get directed to the right support.

Conversation starters
• Is burnout the same as being stressed?
• I'm under pressure. Please take me through a step-by-step process, asking one question at a time.
• Tell me about balance in life, and how to achieve it.
• Who should I talk to in confidence if I don't know where to turn?
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• You can chat to the Bot in Spanish/ Mandarin/ Arabic/ French etc.

Burnout Signs
• Constant fatigue: A major warning.
• Feeling detached: A sign of withdrawal.
• Doubting impact: Burnout's whisper.
• Aches and irritability: Body's red flag.

Combatting Burnout
1. Self-care: Essential - prioritise sleep, nutrition and activity.
2. Boundaries: Keep work and personal life separate.
3. Support: Sharing struggles helps heal. Don’t bottle feelings inside.
4. Rest: Prioritise your downtime. Be intentional.
5. Mindfulness: Cultivate a peaceful mind through meditation.
6. Goals: Focus on what's important. Really focus. What is important to you?
7. Saying no: Avoid overcommitting.
8. Breathe. Take a deep breath, it can reset you.
9. Are you safe? Often you’ll find you are. Perspective is easy to lose.

Are you in a bad place?  Read more ...

If you’ve accessed this Bot the chances are you might be struggling with burnout.  Firstly, take a deep breath.  Sit quietly (phone/emails off) for 10-15 minutes and let your brain sift through your thoughts.  It is supremely efficient at this.  Ask yourself ‘are you safe?’  Start there.  If you’re not, call the Samaritans (or someone).

If on reflection you find that you are safe but negative thoughts and/or volume of thoughts are scrambling your processing capabilities then take each problem one by one.  Tackle the issues one manageable step at a time.  Eat the Elephant One Bite at a Time as the Navy Seals say.

Use the contact details below or ask the Bot right now "how to quieten my mind?"  It knows how to help, until you would like us to speak in person.  I’m here for you, I feel your pain, you’re not alone, we will beat this together.  Hang in there.  Get in touch.

Tim Harris, the Burnout Coach. Contact me here.

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