Here’s a list of symptoms: Fatigue or illness Cynicism Despair Irritability Reduced productivity Feelings of hopelessness Exhaustion Nightmares Re-experiencing an overwhelming event Anxiety Avoidance of people or activities Persistent anger and sadness. What do you think they are describing? They could be used to identify Trauma and Burnout. They look
Grounded is permission to breathe, to pause and reflect on roles that may need to be looked at again in creative ways. When we’re burnout in any role, we can start to see the world differently, and, we set up the potential to hurt others.
I posted on Monday about burnout seeming like a bit of an indulgent a term. Surely we’re just tired? Busy is normal, everyone’s just busy raising kids and working to live. Serving our callings, our careers. Caring for elderly parents. We feel lazy for resting. We value productivity over wellbeing.
LGBTQI+ affirming. My door is wide open.
I work on Wangal and Gadigal land. I acknowledge and pay my respects to the traditional owners, and recognise their continuous connection to culture, community and Country.
© Jane Kennedy Counselling 2024