Adam Goodman-Smith
A Leicestershire based coaching company has shared helpful tips on how to manage burnout after the Christmas period.
It’s no secret that the festive season can be demanding and often lead to fatigue and burnout.
Combine that with the seemingly never-ending to-do list, and the holiday quickly becomes a test of endurance.
Now Castle Donington based Barefoot Coaching has shared its top tips for navigating the post-Christmas chaos
Take a look at these five tips and ensure the season is one filled with peace and calm.
Prioritise movement
Get up, get out and get moving. It’s easy to forget to hit pause, breathe and focus on movement over Christmas.
The run-up to the new year can also leave you feeling sluggish, so it’s best to try and get moving for at least 15 minutes a day.
If you’re struggling for motivation, try to commit to exercise with friends or family to hold yourself accountable.
Simple exercises can make a huge difference when you’re feeling emotionally exhausted after the Christmas period. And the good news is, it can be easily slotted into the working day.
Stop keeping up with the Jones’
Do what feels good for you, not what you think you should be doing. At this time of year, it’s easy to look at what others are doing and put extra pressure on yourself.
The new year is a moment to consider what’s really important to you and focus on that, not on keeping up with others – especially on social media where everything looks perfect.
Barefoot believes knowing your own core values and staying true to yourself not only helps you feel your best, but also takes the pressure off to perform for other people.
Messages of joy and hope
The new year is a great time to check in on family and friends and let them know how important they are to you.
Schedule 10-15 minutes a day to either reach out to a friend via phone-call or text or write a letter or card to someone you care about to let them know you’re thinking of them.
The small act of kindness will go a lot further than a material gift you could buy from the shop.
Know when to say no
It’s easy to find yourself overwhelmed and wearing multiple hats over the festive period – organising shopping, events, wrapping, kids, friends and family etc.
And for many of this, it doesn’t stop when head into the new year.
But there’s no better time than the new year to start to introduce boundaries to help protect your wellbeing and avoid burnout.
Barefoot Coaching believes that feeling empowered to say no to the things that don’t light you up is vital.
Prioritising wellbeing is vital for a calm and stress-free start to a new year.
