Episode 06: How to Be Successful and Avoid Burnout

Adrenal HealthOptimal Health
Written By Nicole Goode
 

In our fast paced and demanding world, we all encounter stress. However, it’s essential that to avoid burning ourselves out and potentially causing more harm in the long-term future, we must strike a balance between productivity and self care. 

In this episode, Nicole breaks down the stages of adrenal fatigue, the key stages of burnout and the symptoms to look out for. Nicole also shares five key dietary things we should have in place to prevent or help the recovery journey, as well as a 10-step plan you can use to not only be successful, but also avoid burnout for years to come!

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Timestamps:

[01:05] Shocking statistics from a recent study on Deloitte employees

[03:48] What is burnout, how it’s caused and who is at risk

[04:37] Adrenal fatigue and why it’s not recognised as a medical condition

[06:43] The stages of adrenal dysfunction and burnout

[12:26] How the body reacts and handles chronic stress

[14:54] When the brain kicks in to protect us

[17:26] The signs and symptoms to look out for

[18:50] 5 key dietary things to have in place to avoid or help your journey with burnout

[17:15] 10-step plan you can use to beat burnout and cultivate sustained, optimal wellness

 
“Don’t be scared to ask for help and remember it’s okay to prioritise your wellbeing.”
— NICOLE GOODE
 

Essential learnings from this episode…

  • Understanding what burnout and adrenal fatigue actually is

  • The key stages of burnout and adrenal dysfunction, and when the brain steps in to protect our body

  • The key things you need to have in place to either avoid or beat burnout

  • Why it’s okay to accept burnout and ask for help

 
 

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