Vivacity Ventures LLC

Recovery Rebirth Podcast

Vivacity Ventures LLC

  • Dealing With Overwhelm and Burnout

Dealing With Overwhelm and Burnout

Thursday 31st August 2023

Hosts Dominic and Jillian discuss managing overwhelm and burnout in recovery, sharing personal stories and practical self-care tips.
38 minutes
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Recovery Rebirth Podcast
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Vivacity Ventures LLC
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Recovery from Trauma
Financial Health in Recovery
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Healing Relationships
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Balancing Act: Overcoming Overwhelm and Burnout in Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Recognize and acknowledge feelings of overwhelm
  • Importance of taking breaks and gaining a new perspective
  • Set boundaries and organize tasks to manage overwhelming situations
  • Practice self-compassion and engage in deep breathing exercises
  • Shift mindset towards a healthier work-life balance and approach to life
Embrace your long weekend. Embrace your inner European. That's why my daughter and her fiance are moving there because they value their time more than killing themselves to make more money.
Ever feel like life’s stressors are piling up faster than you can handle? In this episode of the 'Recovery Rebirth Podcast', hosts Dominic and Jillian tackle the all-too-common feelings of overwhelm and burnout, especially relevant for those on the path to recovery. Dominic opens up about his lifelong battle with anxiety, sharing how the pressures of running multiple businesses have sometimes pushed him to the brink.
Jillian reflects on her first panic attack and the emotional chaos of being in a relationship with an active alcoholic, describing herself as an 'emotional drunk' before finding recovery. Both hosts emphasize that recognizing these feelings is the first step to managing them. They discuss practical self-care techniques like deep breathing exercises, taking short breaks, and enjoying nature walks. The conversation also touches on the importance of setting boundaries and organizing tasks to prevent feeling swamped.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by life’s demands, this episode offers a relatable and compassionate look at how to regain balance and prioritize your well-being.