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One cause of stress you may not have thought about

One cause of stress you may not have thought about

by Rachael Roberts | May 3, 2022 | Burnout, Inner Troll, Overwhelm, Productivity, Stress

Whenever I talk about stress and overwhelm, I usually mention two main groups of causes:.Firstly, physical, practical causes, like not eating well, not getting enough sleep and so on.Secondly, issues around people pleasing, perfectionism, setting  healthy...
The dark side to always being busy

The dark side to always being busy

by Rachael Roberts | Jan 4, 2022 | Anxiety, Burnout, Habits, Overwhelm, stressed day

For many people being busy is a way of life, and a badge of honour.‘If you want something doing ask a busy person.’ We tell ourselves, and other people, that we thrive on being busy, and are even addicted to the buzz of it. We all know that this may actually not be...
Tips for a better balance between work and family life

Tips for a better balance between work and family life

by Rachael Roberts | Nov 9, 2021 | Burnout, Overwhelm, Stress, stressed day

I’m not really a fan of the term work-life balance because who says that work isn’t a part of our life? It’s rarely that black and white. However, especially if we live with other people, there’s a reality that we can feel torn between doing our best with our work,...
Do you really thrive on being busy?

Do you really thrive on being busy?

by Rachael Roberts | Jul 13, 2021 | Burnout, Career, MIndfulness, Overwhelm, Stress

I used to believe that I could thrive on being busy. Powering through to do lists made me feel energised and productive. I also loved being in demand. Let’s be honest, it feels good. It makes us feel we’re doing worthwhile things. And of course, we all need to make a...
5 causes of burnout and how to avoid it.

5 causes of burnout and how to avoid it.

by Rachael Roberts | Jun 1, 2021 | Anxiety, Burnout, Inner Troll, Overwhelm, Stress

The causes of burnout might seem obvious.. too much work, right? Doh. But, in fact, while workload is obviously a major contributing factor, it’s a little more complex than that. In addition to workload here are 4 more causes. Lack of control One of the biggest causes...
Freelancing: the good, the bad and the ugly.

Freelancing: the good, the bad and the ugly.

by Rachael Roberts | May 11, 2021 | Assertiveness, Burnout, Career, Confidence, Personal Development, stressed day

Inspired and depressed in equal measures? I recently carried out a survey into the situations and attitudes of 122 independent ELT professionals (self-employed teachers, trainer, writers, editors, school owners, consultants). Reading about why they loved their work...
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