Book Description

Whether you're looking at this book this because you want to help someone else who is close to the edge, because you've already burnt out yourself, or feel at risk of burning out or you just think stress plays too big a part in your life right now, you might benefit from knowing the answers to the following questions:How do I know if I might be burning out, what are MY Red Flags?If it's so damaging, why do I do it?And how can I stop it happening?Stress, pressure and overwhelm seem to be part of life's 'new normal'. A cold cup of coffee, a missed lunch, a cancelled catch-up with a good friend, an abandoned hobby...what have these things got in common, and even more importantly, do they ring a bell?When we don't have enough time or energy for the very things that would help us cope and stay healthy in busy or stressful times, it's a real Red Flag. We have plenty of excuses as to why a skipped a meal or a missed swim doesn't matter. And when those around us start to notice, and to worry, we trot out phrases like: "Stop worrying about me, I'm fine!" when actually what we mean is "I know I'm not ok, but I can't (don't know how to or scared to) do something about it."In this short and straight-to-the-point read, Pam Burrows shares insights she has gained from working with thousands of stressed people, teams and whole organisations over nearly thirty years. She shares the ways in which she helps them prevent, manage and heal from burnout.What is burnout? There are academic and medical definitions out there, but, in simple terms this book is about any situation where pressure has caused stress and that stress has affected you so seriously, you can't carry on. It might be causing a serious health issue or mental or emotional overload. Or all of the above!Years ago, people talked about it as a nervous breakdown; an overload of the nervous system which then affects mind, body and your ability to get on with whatever you're supposed to be doing. Burnout can bring on feelings of anxiety, depression, self-doubt, anger and physical illness...this book suggests we should prevent it becoming 'business as usual'.In Burnout Buster, you'll find 33 possible Red Flags - clues that you are at risk of burnout - and 33 ways to take action. If being effective, successful and living a happy, healthy life matters to you and the people around you, read this book. Discover your Red Flags and make a commitment to doing something about them, you will thank yourself for it, those around you might too.