Tag Archives: What is burnout

The Power of Play

Posted on October 5, 2012 by djwlifecoach

If it feels like you have less leisure time and fewer unstructured “play” hours in your life, you’re not alone. Consider these statistics:  The average married couple works 26 percent longer each year than similar working couples did thirty years … Continue reading →

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Say Goodbye to Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda

Posted on September 28, 2012 by djwlifecoach

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “If only I could have done that differently?” This second guessing is a form of self-imposed stress.  It happens when our self talk is full of should, could or would. “If I were good sister, I would have … Continue reading →

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Lead by Example

Posted on September 22, 2012 by djwlifecoach

Good leaders lead by example. By aligning their actions with what they say, they become a person others want to follow. When leaders say one thing but do another, they create confusion and stress.  More important, they erode trust, a critical element of … Continue reading →

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Relationship Stress From Unclear Expectations

Posted on September 19, 2012 by djwlifecoach

One common cause of relationship stress is unclear expectations.  The best solution for this dilemma is clear communication.  So how do you have a productive conversation about expectations with your partner, friend, boss or  colleague? Begin with a conversation opener such as:  … Continue reading →

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Authenticity: Limiting the Impact of Stress on Your Relationships

Posted on September 15, 2012 by djwlifecoach

Have you ever been guilty of taking your stress out on a friend or co-worker?  Has a loved one been able to sense your stress at the end of the day before you even get through the door? It’s quite common … Continue reading →

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Being Assertive Without Damaging Your Relationships

Posted on September 12, 2012 by djwlifecoach

Asking for what you want—and setting boundaries around what you don’t want—is a key life skill.  But sometimes in our enthusiasm to practice this skill, we over-do our own assertiveness and end up with a partner who shuts down, gets … Continue reading →

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10 Practices for Reducing Stress

Posted on September 8, 2012 by djwlifecoach

From the regular, ongoing stress that comes from living in a complex, high-impact culture to specific life events that knock us for a loop, when the negative effects of non-stop stress accumulate, they damage our health physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.  Paying attention … Continue reading →

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How Well Do You Manage Your Energy?

Posted on September 5, 2012 by djwlifecoach

When relentless demands of a busy life take their toll on performance, we tend to think that managing our time better will improve the situation. If we can just work faster, multitask more efficiently, things will be better, we think, as we buy the … Continue reading →

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Proactive and Reactive Responses to Stress

Posted on September 1, 2012 by djwlifecoach

What’s more useful in responding to stress—a proactive or a reactive response?  Actually, it’s both!  What’s important is to find healthy proactive and reactive responses. First, the proactive approach. Proactive approaches involve modifying your behavior or mindset before the stressful situation has … Continue reading →

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Eliminate Procrastination—NOW!

Posted on August 29, 2012 by djwlifecoach

The truth is, most of us procrastinate about things we dislike or find difficult.  When you procrastinate on projects or chores that you dread, how do you feel when the deadline is approaching?  Even more paralyzed?  So your procrastination has taken … Continue reading →

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