It’s 3:00 pm and you could really use a nap... but that is not an option. What are you going to do?  

• Grab a candy bar and soda? 
• Make a coffee run? 
• Grit your teeth and press on? 

None of these ideas are going to be a long-term best practice. In fact, over time, any of these three choices w...

It probably goes without saying that eating a nourishing diet is directly connected to our mental and physical well-being. What we put into our bodies is used as fuel to propel us through each day. The better the quality of our fuel, the better our stamina and overall ability to manage whatever come...

Has your fatigue and overwhelm gone from bad to worse? Have you gone past the point of being in jeopardy of burning out into feeling the full-fledged effects of burnout? It’s time to get yourself back on track and find new and better ways to avoid future burnouts.  

You can avoid burnout’s overwhel...

When was the last time you took a vacation? It may seem obvious that taking a vacation can help reverse burnout, but only a small percentage of people actually disengage and disconnect from their daily sources of stress for a restful vacation. Most of us allow excuses and anxieties to prevent us fro...

First off, let’s clarify that for our purposes “mental health” refers to the ability to experience inner peace, clarity, and a sense of stability in our often chaotic world. In this instance, to describe mental health is not to talk about the disorders of mood or mind, but the presence of mind that ...

Similar to setting a weekly rhythm, you can help prevent burnout by establishing habits and routines. Cultivating habits and routines that serve you well can make life a bit more effortless and stress levels lower. 

A habit is a way of doing things that has become intrinsic and automatic. This mean...

When preparing for takeoff, a flight attendant will guide passengers through the safety features of the plane. Important information is taught, such as where the exits are located, how to use the seat cushion as a floatation device, and what to expect should the cabin lose pressure. In the event of ...

Being able to fly by the seat of your pants is an attribute that spontaneous people love. Unfortunately, it is also a common cause of stress, chronic fatigue, and burnout. Working without a schedule can place unnecessary stress on entire families, which can easily be avoided without having to lose y...

“Stress” is a relative term as it relates to our life. Contrary to the popular phrase I’m too blessed to be stressed, we are often stressed-out more than we are aware of because it becomes a constant state of being. Stress leads to burnout, and the best prevention for burnout is self-awareness and t...

Our smartphones are both a blessing and a curse. They provide us with a constant connection to people across the globe and access to important information, all at the tips of our fingers. They’ve changed the world when it comes to efficiency and ease of access to data, giving more people more inform...

At any given time, our senses are being bombarded by distractions. Sights, sounds, smells all kinds of sensory stimuli and intrusions on our minds, vying for attention daily. Being able to cut out distractions is a valuable tool that gives you the edge in avoiding and combating fatigue.  

First-...

Do you put a lot of value on outcomes and achievements? If you do, you may have a difficult time understanding the benefits of down time. High achievers tend toward seeing down time as being too unproductive, or a literal “waste of time.” I assure you, it’s not. In fact, it is a requirement to avoid...