Building Self-Compassion to Overcome Burnout
Struggling with burnout from perfectionism and people-pleasing? Learn five key strategies to build self-compassion, reduce stress, and restore balance to your life. From mindful self-awareness to setting boundaries, this blog offers practical tips to help you nurture your well-being and overcome burnout.
How being a trauma therapist makes me a great Burnout coach
While I don’t focus on trauma specifically with my coaching clients, it doesn’t mean the women I see for coaching are trauma-free. Most of us have trauma as part of the human experience. Therefore being able to understand how trauma may influence the way a person thinks about themselves others and the world, is not just helpful, but imperative.
5 Ways Being a Therapist Made Me an Amazing Coach
As a licensed clinical psychologist with almost 20 years of therapy experience, I’d be remiss if I thought my background working with therapy clients didn’t directly impact my ability to provide amazing coaching services. Much of what I offer to therapy clients could also fall under the coaching umbrella (mindful listening, unconditional support, behavior modification, building insight, reflection, feedback, cheerleading). Women who are driven by ambition often grapple with the weight of perfectionism, which can pave the way to burnout. Not to mention, so many women who cope with perfectionism have trauma in their history.
Burnout is just feeling stressed, right?
Stress is like a constant hum in the background of our lives, stemming from the myriad of responsibilities we carry. It's the surge of adrenaline before a big presentation, the tight deadlines, the personal and professional expectations we set for ourselves. Burnout, on the other hand, is like a slow-burning ember that gradually consumes all your energy and passion. It's the chronic feeling of being mentally and emotionally drained mixed with detachment from the things that once fueled your fire and brought you joy.
Sneaky Ways Perfectionism Affects Our Lives
Perfectionism is a trait many of us pride ourselves on. We strive for excellence, attention to detail, and the highest quality in everything we do. And, at times, these qualities can be beneficial. They can also lead to some pretty detrimental effects on our mental and emotional well-being. Learn skills. to help overcome your perfectionism!
Therapy Versus Coaching - What’s the difference?
You’ve seen life coaches and therapists all over the internet and social media. Many have specialties and niches so it may be hard to know what you need — therapy or coaching. Here, we explore some of the differences and similarities between the two and what to consider to help you decide the best path forward.