Burnout: Your First Ten Steps

A practical easy-to-read guide to recognising and overcoming burnout and enjoying life againBurnout leaves people exhausted overwhelmed struggling to cope and desperately searching for a way out. Despite being common many people avoid acknowledging theyre burnt-out both to themselves and others.Dr Amy Imms is a medical doctor who helps people overcome burnout in this book she guides you through identifying whether you are burnt-out and practical steps to get you on the road to recovery. Its written for individuals who are burnt-out but is also helpful for those supporting a loved one colleague or patient struggling with burnout.Clear information illustrative anecdotes and practical exercises take you through: What burnout is and how it affects your health.Reflecting on your situation and clarification of your hopes for a better future.Examining your life to create time for prioritising self-care focusing on your wellbeing and getting appropriate medical support.Strengthening your relationships maintaining your boundaries and identifying and living in alignment with your values.Learning and experimenting with skills to manage stress promote mental wellbeing including self-compassion grounding mindfulness and gratitude.Identifying simple changes you can make to optimise sleep rhythms nutrition and exercise in a way that benefits your mental wellbeing.This book is all about taking action and a free accompanying workbook is available online. You wont be swamped with information and research but rather will receive evidence-based information to provide the understanding you need to proceed on your journey to recovery.Whether you know youve been burnt-out and treading water for decades or have just started wondering whether youre burnt-out this book is for you. Clear and practical evidence-based guidance in a easy-to-read package.Recovery from burnout is possible and this is the first step.