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Lessons From a Burnt Out Psychologist

When burnout becomes reality.

Fear
Is Fear Running Your Life?

Shannon A Swales on April 23, 2024

With practical strategies and reflective prompts, you can transition from fear-driven passivity to alignment with your true self.

With practical strategies and reflective prompts, you can transition from fear-driven passivity to alignment with your true self.

Boundaries
Unraveling the Complexity of Boundary Maintenance

Shannon A Swales on March 11, 2024

Embark on a personal journey to uncover the hidden challenges of setting and keeping boundaries and discover practical ways to conquer these complexities for a more balanced life.

Embark on a personal journey to uncover the hidden challenges of setting and keeping boundaries and discover practical ways to conquer these complexities for a more balanced life.

Shame
The "Not Good Enough" Story We Keep Telling Ourselves

Shannon A Swales on February 8, 2024

The "not good enough" mental narrative and the shameful feeling that comes with it are notable in people who have burnt out. Untamed, they can hinder one's recovery and growth.

The "not good enough" mental narrative and the shameful feeling that comes with it are notable in people who have burnt out. Untamed, they can hinder one's recovery and growth.

Motivation
Setting New Year's Resolutions When Burnt Out

Shannon A Swales on January 8, 2024

January is often a time to reflect and set well-being intentions. For those already burnt out, this can be a daunting task. I hope these eight steps will set you up for success.

January is often a time to reflect and set well-being intentions. For those already burnt out, this can be a daunting task. I hope these eight steps will set you up for success.

Burnout
Burnout Blessings: What Burnout Has Taught Me

Shannon A Swales on December 11, 2023

Seeing one's burnout through the lens of a blessing rather than shame is helpful toward recovery and growth. I share my burnout blessings in the hope it helps you to find yours.

Seeing one's burnout through the lens of a blessing rather than shame is helpful toward recovery and growth. I share my burnout blessings in the hope it helps you to find yours.

Burnout
The Losses That Come With Burnout

Shannon A Swales on October 19, 2023

Being equipped to handle the losses associated with burnout is vital to healing. Here are 5 key steps for responding.

Being equipped to handle the losses associated with burnout is vital to healing. Here are 5 key steps for responding.

Career
Going Back to Work After Burnout

Shannon A Swales on September 7, 2023

A Personal Perspective: When do you know you are ready to return to work? It's a common question for those suffering from or helping someone who is burnt out.

A Personal Perspective: When do you know you are ready to return to work? It's a common question for those suffering from or helping someone who is burnt out.