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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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]