4 Ways to Avoid Burnout in Lock Down

Paying Yourself First.

I was working with a client this past week, helping her comeback from burnout. An amazing Mum of 2 who works in a big corporate role - exhausted from years of juggling it all (who can relate?!!).

In a couple short weeks of 1:1 coaching together she started to see and feel shifts happening in her life.
 
Like each of my private clients we began with a 7-Day Mindset Detox.
 
A method I use to pattern interrupt and break old habits no long working, to bring in new fresh ideas that recharge your energy. Packaged in an easy-to-follow step by step morning and evening routine.
 
We chatted about what the real turning point was for her, and she realised that…

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​​"When I wake up and 'Pay Myself First' then I don't feel so depleted".

I loved this analogy so much because I know that how you begin your day actually has a flow on effect to the rest of your day!
 
Q: Are you paying yourself FIRST?
 
Or are you waking up reacting and responding to everyone and everything around you? WORK, emails and notifications, the KIDS, the DOG – do all of their needs come first?
 
What about your needs? Are you giving all day, and not replenishing?
 
You see, when you pay yourself FIRST you create a magical buffer of time in the morning just for YOU (and only YOU!).
 
And a few amazing things happen:

• You immediately shift to the top of your priority list
• You are less likely to walk around feeling irritated, frustrated, and resentful
• You stop feeling like you are paying out your ENERGY TAX all day long! (insert GIF of Kanye palming $ bills… lol)

 
Committing to pay yourself first is about filling your energy tank BEFORE anything else.
 
It is one of the key ways of preventing burnout in lock down. Here are the rest of my golden rules, learnt the hard way, through 6 lock downs )and 2 border lock outs)!

1. Pay yourself first

• Set your alarm (no hitting snooze)
• Get up out of bed before the rest of the house wakes
• Grab a cuppa and do something just for you 10-30mins
• I recommend a short guided meditation, morning journal, yoga flow, listening to a podcast that makes you smile, or reading/listening to a good book

 
2. Nourish your body

• Coffee is NOT a food group!
• You will be less likely to keep your cool during home school, or 8 hours of zoom meetings if you have not eaten something with protein, nutrients, and some carbs (true story!)
• Stop feeding yourself last – YOU MATTER.

 
3. Stop overworking

1. Rest is 100% essential for productivity
2. Read that again!

 
4. Get outside  
I did a poll last week on my Instagram checking in with my beautiful community in lock down. A staggering 72% of women who replied said they were NOT getting outside EVER DAY!

• Fresh air, looking up at the sky, seeing other people, or buildings or trees outside your 4 walls is ESSENTIAL
• It is the only way to zoom out and get perspective…

 
Take care out there, be kind to yourself (and others!).
​We are all just doing the best we can.
​~ JB

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If you would like to know more about my morning and evening routines...

Watch me talk about my morning routine here. 
Or, read more on this topic here!

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Apply to my 7-Day Stress Mindset Detox e-Course

Here is what you will learn:

• Empowering tools, tips and techniques to help you become fully present
• How to show up as your best self
• Ways to let go of emotions like fear, resentment, and guilt
• How to shift your mindset and focus on the good in your life
• Coaching to help you stay calm amongst the chaos
• Learn to a strategy to help you release feeling overwhelmed

Here is what you will receive:

• Mindful morning routine
• Workbook with 7 day journal and reflection questions
• 7 daily coaching videos
• Evening routine to calm the mind for better sleep

Every day, for 7 days you will receive:

• Morning meditation
• Daily coaching video with journal prompts
• VIDEO 1 - Coming Down from Overwhelm
• VIDEO 2 - Calming Anxiety and Releasing Fear
• VIDEO 3 - Letting Go of Resentment
• VIDEO 4 - Perfectionism and Stress
• VIDEO 5 - Silencing Your Inner Critic
• VIDEO 6 - Break Free from Guilt and Stop People Pleasing
• VIDEO 7 - How to Avoid Burnout and Thrive!
• App notifications and email reminders for accountability

Join me today!