007: Wendy Bowers: Dealing with Burnout

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In this Podcast you will learn about:

How all families have their own truth that is often hidden from the world. What goes on behind closed doors is often deeply private. Appearances can be deceptive.
How we are informed by our experiences as children, and how these experiences leaving an exacting imprint.
How we can make our peace – even in the twilight years of someone’s life.
The complexities of being a working parent and the struggle for balance. How we sometimes make decisions that we may later regret.
The intoxicating power of being successful, the impact that this has on our ego and how this can drive our decision making in a different direction.
How we are conditioned to measure things by material possessions and status, and how actually the true meaning of life can be measured in a very different way.
The bravery needed to undergo a significant life change and the things that sometimes trigger this. How we can find the meaning in our lives and make small life changes that make a significant difference.
Wendy’s experience of burnout and the struggle with being vulnerable. How it’s easy to lose perspective in times of acute stress and how this affects so many people.
How the secret to contentment and fulfilment that we all crave is actually to be found within us, and not in material possessions.
How stepping down and being the ‘authentic you” takes bravery and conviction.
How making a change doesn’t have to take over your life, how small changes can make all the difference.
Advice if you’re feeling trapped unfulfilled and overwhelmed.
The importance of being quiet and the need to be thankful; practical steps on how to do this.