How do you cope with stress and burnout in a fast-paced and complex environment?

I like to use a timeline analysis method. I start asking myself, when was the point the stress started or increased? From this point I write down events, issues, both work or private related. With this method I am able to identify stressors: people, environment, myself, events, etc. After this I am able to find out what can I change to reduce stress if possible. Some stressors can be reduced or removed due to making them visible and name them by name. Focus on those you have the power to change them, remove them.

Establish a balanced work environment that promotes both productivity and relaxation. Encourage regular breaks, flexible working hours, and a healthy work-life balance.

Stop! In Your Tracks. Take a moment to evaluate the situation. Inventory your position from physical, emotional, financial, and social. Think about why you are stressed. Recognize that you are human. And that your brain is providing your conscious reality. But it may even be lying to you. Give yourself credit for doing your best with what you have to work with. And authentically ask yourself if you understand what's happening. if not, ask the angel on your shoulder. Every human around you has a completely unique version of "reality," and they may help you see around the corner that's blocking your view. And, once you're a bit calmer, admit that you're lost, and let them help you

I disagree, stress is everywhere and triggered all the time in the world today. Looking for the source will likely just increase your stress. It’s more important to implement practices that mitigate its impact by returning the body and nervous system to a balanced state. Spend 2.5 mins a few times a day doing balanced breathing (even counts in and out). Or incorporate other movement practices that get the stress out of the body. This will have a quicker and bigger impact that searching for the source when the source is the world you live in!

Stress is abundant in today's workforce, and causes can be environmental or self-imposed. Many of us learned that more contribution, speed, and managing reputation were keys to success. As a result, we might say yes to everything or put maximum effort into every task. This adds to our self-imposed stress. If this is true for you, practice making trade-off decisions. Does every task require maximum effort? Where can I prioritize? Where is an MVP (minimum viable product) acceptable? How can I reframe a task to have a more realistic expectations? If stress is environmental, think about how you can influence it by changing processes, discussing the environment with leaders, and negotiating the reduction of stressful dynamics or processes.

Building and maintaining strong social support networks can provide emotional and practical support during stressful times. Regularly connecting with family, friends, or support groups can offer a sense of belonging and reduce feelings of isolation.

Let’s consider the 4 Domains of Energy. Physical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual. If you’ve been focused on one specific domain e.g., Mental, take a break by switching to a different domain, such as calling a loved one (Emotional) or going for a walk (Physical) in nature (Spiritual). These changes don’t need to be long. Even a five or ten minute transition can recharge and regenerate your inner batteries!

Self-care can be really hard when we don’t understand what our “self” needs. Most of us have stopped listening to our bodies in a world that values our minds the most. A great way to start taking care of self is just to get present and notice sensations in your body. The more you do this the better you’ll get at knowing whether you need sleep or exercise, rest or connection, meditation or movement!

Setting achievable goals and celebrating your progress can provide motivation and a sense of accomplishment. Break down larger tasks into smaller, manageable steps and acknowledge your achievements along the way.

Instead of trying to balance your life that’s constantly influx and changing which can feel overwhelming and daunting. Balance yourself in the present moment. Learn how to balance your brains and bodies and bring them into alignment to create better peace and harmony. By accessing your creative mind, compassionate heart, and courageous gut you can create harmony and balance in less than a minute without having to change your whole life!

Burnout is a slow process. Once you realize it, it’s almost too late. Therefore, if you’re constantly feeling overwhelmed but not yet burnout that’s the perfect time to take action! Three elements create burnout the spark 🔥 is crises and we can’t avoid those. The other is the oxygen (culture) or fuel (limiting beliefs or fears). The fastest way to get healthy is to get out of the environment for a bit to gain perspective and get balanced so you can make a wise decision for yourself and your life!

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