With Life Coach Lindsey Roberts

Are you feeling overwhelmed and burnt out at work? Do you find it difficult to prioritise tasks and take time for yourself? In this episode, we dive into a Q&A session on burnout with our resident Life Coach, Lindsey Roberts.

Lindsey provides valuable insights on recognising the warning signs of burnout, prioritising tasks, and creating a supportive work environment. She emphasises the importance of self-care and finding time for oneself, even in complicated and stressful situations.

One key takeaway from the episode is the concept of “circles of concern.” Lindsay explains how we often spend too much time worrying about things outside our control and suggests shifting our focus to what we can control and taking responsibility for those elements.

Lindsey also provides tips on separating work from self-worth and switching off when you often work on your phone. She recommends using apps that lock down specific apps or folders, reorganising apps, or even temporarily deleting them.

Overall, the Q&A session provides valuable insights and practical tips for managing stress and avoiding burnout in the workplace. Lindsay can be found on the Investing in Women flexible working recruitment website and LinkedIn, and offers complimentary 20-minute insight calls for those seeking help with burnout and overwhelm. Don’t forget to check out Lindsey’s website, Goal Digger Coaching, here.

Thanks for tuning in, and remember to prioritise self-care and take steps to prevent burnout, even amid complicated and stressful situations.

Enjoyed this conversation? Then check out this LinkedIn Live replay with Lindsey, where we discuss how to set boundaries in your professional and personal life to enjoy a better work-life balance.

Timestamps

Warning Signs of Burnout [00:00:01] Discussion on the warning signs of burnout, including feeling tired and drained, feeling trapped or defeated, lack of creativity, self-doubt, and procrastination.

Recognising the Need for Self-Care [00:03:39] Importance of recognising physical warning signs, such as headaches, and taking time for self-care, even if it’s just for a few minutes a day.

Prioritising Tasks to Avoid Overwhelm [00:05:37] Advice on prioritising tasks when feeling overwhelmed, including finding time for self-care and recognising the importance of putting oneself first.

Shifting focus to what we can control [00:07:32] Discusses the importance of focusing on what we can control and shifting our attention away from things we cannot control.

Creating a supportive work environment [00:08:31] Discusses ways to make a positive work environment, including being honest and open with each other, respecting each other’s values, and improving communication.

Common misconceptions about burnout [00:13:33] Discusses common misconceptions about burnout, including the idea that there is something wrong with you or that you are weak at your job and the stigma around admitting to your manager that you need help.

How to separate work and worth [00:15:36] Lindsay Roberts advises detaching from the belief that working hard makes you a better person and focusing on values outside of work.

How to switch off when work is on your phone [00:18:41] Lindsay Roberts suggests using apps that lock down social media, reorganising your phone’s apps, or deleting apps altogether to create space away from work.

Where to find Lindsay Roberts [00:22:33] Lindsay Roberts provides information on where to find her, including the Investing in Women website, Instagram, and LinkedIn. She also offers a 20-minute insight call to answer any questions.

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