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How to Recover from a Vulnerability Hangover. Part 2.

A vulnerability hangover is the wave of shame, anxiety, or regret you feel after sharing something authentic, emotional, or risky (see Part 1. what is a vulnerability hangover for more information). It typically lasts from a few hours to a few days, and peaks within 24-48 hours as your nervous system processes the emotional exposure. However long it […]
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What is a Vulnerability Hangover? Part 1.

“Vulnerability hangover” is a term coined by Brené Brown to describe the intense wave of emotions including shame, dread, regret, and exposure that you feel after sharing something deeply personal or taking an emotional risk. In her research, Brené has found that this experience is a natural and a deeply human thing. Brené defines vulnerability as uncertainty, […]
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The Doorways to Relaxation (adapted from Tara Mohr’s Loving Well Course)

Are you a doctor stuck in the adrenaline zone? Would you like to feel more relaxed? Would you like some hints and tips to soothe your nervous system and bring it back to a ventral vagal state of calm? This article share’s Tara Mohr’s “Doorways to Relaxation” model. It offers a creative yet effective way […]
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Recovery From Burnout: Create Your Burnout Recovery Balm

Recovering from burnout looks different for every doctor as they each have different needs and things that are important to them in their recovery. If you were asked to create a Burnout Recovery Balm with all the things needed to ensure your recovery, what would it contain? I recommend 3 essential ingredients for your Burnout […]
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When is the best time to have coaching in burnout?

Many doctors ask me when is the best time to have coaching when you are experiencing burnout? My answer? It depends. It depends on where you are on the trajectory of burnout. In my experience coaching is effective: – 1) Before burnout hits- having coaching can help you avoid burnout. Primary prevention of burnout is […]
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Seven Top Tips for Completing Your Stress Cycle.

“Stress has a beginning, middle and an end. It’s a tunnel you have to go through to see the light at the end.”…..”But sometimes we can get stuck in the stress tunnel…..and risk illness and burnout”- Emily and Amelia Nagoski. In their book “Burnout: Solve your Stress Cycle” Emily and Amelia use this metaphor of a […]
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7 Top Tips to Ensure Your Recovery from Burnout.

How can you ensure you recover from burnout when you are so used to putting your patients and others needs first in your life? Here are 7 top tips on how to ensure you recover from burnout and what to expect along the way: If you are wondering if you may be burnt out, share […]
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How to recognise Burnout Part 3: Stages 9-12.

How to recognise Burnout Part 3: Stages 9-12. The final stages of burnout are really tough as you start to become more ill, physically and emotionally. You will feel run down and your motivation will disappear. In stage 9 of burnout, you will feel disconnected from your body, your feelings, others around you and your environment. […]
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How to recognise Burnout Part Two: How to spot the signs and symptoms of burnout stages 5-8.

Burnout is gradual. It is insidious and creeps up on you. Spotting the signs sooner helps to halt the downward spiral and prevents the progression to full burnout. It’s important to remember that burnout in doctors is not a linear process and the time spent in each stage is variable. You don’t always go from one stage […]