In this episode of Wellth Talks, host Garry Kelly, Niall Leyden and Pádraic Ó Máille discuss the challenges of burnout, stress, and anxiety that often arise at the start of the year. They share practical strategies for building resilience, including self-care, goal setting, and gratitude. The conversation highlights the value of using quiet business periods for reflection, planning, and strengthening support networks. Listeners are encouraged to embrace change, prioritise well-being, and connect with community. Upcoming events and the importance of teamwork are also discussed, offering inspiration and actionable advice for navigating both personal and professional challenges.
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Pádraic Ó Máille Smácht
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Disclaimer: Niall Leyden is the Founder of Atlantic Wealth Management Limited, a firm that is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland to advise on and arrange a range of financial products. Please note that Niall’s comments in this podcast are made in a personal capacity and are not recommendations or financial advice and do not form part of Atlantic Wealth Management Limited’s regulated activity.
Podcast Introduction (00:00:00)
GK Media Studios introduction and overview of the Wellth Talks podcast.
January Anxieties & Burnout (00:00:17)
Discussion on common fears, anxieties, and burnout at the start of the year.
Resilience and Mindset (00:01:33)
Advice on staying positive, resilient, and avoiding panic in January.
Burnout as a Global Issue (00:02:22)
Burnout described as a widespread problem; importance of positive thinking.
Event Insights & Mindset Choices (00:03:12)
Lessons from a resilience event; mindset and recovery strategies.
Practical Self-Care Tips (00:04:07)
Advice on health routines, hydration, sleep, and alcohol-free living.
Definition of Resilience (00:04:36)
Explaining resilience as "bounce-ability" and the importance of flexibility.
Recovery and Me Time (00:05:42)
Emphasizing the need for personal recovery time and recharging.
Managing Worry and Goal Setting (00:06:24)
Strategies for handling worry, setting goals, and planning for the year.
Making Mondays Better (00:07:14)
Tips for starting the week strong: energy, priorities, and focus.
Avoiding Burnout with Boundaries (00:08:04)
Setting boundaries, saying no, and managing workload to prevent burnout.
Healthy Habits to Prevent Burnout (00:08:54)
Personal examples of healthy routines to avoid burnout.
Power Blocks and Environment (00:09:43)
Scheduling deep work, designing your workspace, and ending with gratitude.
Gratitude Practice (00:10:35)
The role of gratitude in reducing stress and preventing burnout.
Deadline Management & Mindfulness (00:12:05)
Reevaluating deadlines and being mindful to avoid unnecessary stress.
Adapting to Change (00:13:14)
Book recommendation: "Who Moved My Cheese?" and lessons on adapting to change.
Embracing Change and Resilience (00:14:04)
Accepting change as constant and building resilience to bounce back.
Quiet Times as Opportunity (00:15:01)
Viewing slow business periods as opportunities for planning and foundation-building.
Teamwork and Support Networks (00:18:14)
Importance of peer groups, masterminds, and teamwork for resilience.
Setting Big Goals & Upcoming Event (00:20:18)
Announcement of a potential Wellth Talks event and encouragement to set ambitious goals.
Podcast Closing & Newsletter (00:21:49)
Instructions for listeners to sign up for updates and closing thanks.
Podcast Outro (00:22:07)
GK Media Studios outro.
