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According to Verrywell Mind, here is their definition of Burnout. In my candid discussion with Elizabeth we dove into the nitty gritty of what causes outside of work can lead to burnout. Particularly, unhealed trauma and learned coping mechanisms. 

Burnout may be accompanied by a variety of mental and physical health symptoms as well. If left unaddressed, burnout can make it difficult for an individual to function well in their daily life.

Here are some of the most common signs of burnout

• Alienation from work-related activities: Individuals experiencing burnout view their jobs as increasingly stressful and frustrating. They may grow cynical about their working conditions and the people they work with. They may also emotionally distance themselves and begin to feel numb about their work.
• Physical symptoms: Chronic stress may lead to physical symptoms, like headaches and stomachaches or intestinal issues.
• Emotional exhaustion: Burnout causes people to feel drained, unable to cope, and tired. They often lack the energy to get their work done.
• Reduced performance: Burnout mainly affects everyday tasks at work—or in the home when someone's main job involves caring for family members. Individuals with burnout feel negative about tasks. They have difficulty concentrating and often lack creativity.

Meet Elizabeth!

I'm a burnout recovery coach and integrative wellness specialist.  I use a combination of functional medicine, coaching, hypnosis, mindfulness, and Eastern medicine to help individuals recover from burnout and gain the tools necessary to live smoother, more fulfilling lives by responding to stress more efficiently and effectively.

In what ways has Trauma impacted you in your life? 

My biological mother passed when I was 13 months old, and I was also in an abusive relationship.  My mother's death impacted the development of my personality and coping mechanisms in such ways that I was a perfectionist people-pleaser with poor stress management and coping skills.  Therapy and burnout coaching with my own coach were both critical to my recovery.

Email Elizabeth: hello@theeastwestco.com

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Thanks for listening to the podcast! If you have any questions about how trauma may be showing up in your life, email me!

emma@rapidtransformation.ca or visit me on Facebook! www.facebook.com/mindsetmakeovercoaching