Podcast 007: Dealing with Burnout – with Wendy Bowers
Welcome to Episode 7 of the Rediscovery of Me: Life Stories Podcast: Dealing with Burnout.
In this episode, I am joined by Wendy Bowers.
Wendy Bowers was a woman that seemingly had it all. A top-flight career, a loving family and all the trappings that came with such success. That was until Wendy experienced what can only be described as ‘burnout’. Following decisive action by her children, Wendy was able to begin her journey to recovery. Here, she shares her story of how she reconnected with what is truly important and how showing up as an ‘authentic you” takes bravery and conviction.
In this Podcast you will learn about:
- How all families have their own truth that is often hidden from the world. After all, what goes on behind closed doors is often deeply private. Remember that appearances can be deceptive.
- How we are informed by our experiences as children, and how these experiences leaving an exacting imprint.
- Making 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. Here she talks about 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 fulfillment that we all crave is actually to be found within us, and not in material possessions.
- 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.
Connect
Find out more about Wendy here:
Her Website – Role
As mentioned on the podcast more information about HeartMath can be found here.
Information about Leadership Embodiment can be found here.
Parker J Palmer’s book that Wendy refers to is A Hidden Wholeness – it can be purchased from Amazon here.
A Poem by Wendy Bowers
Perfect
You are perfect
Just as you are
With all your created imperfections
your irrational rationings
and your lost loves.
They have brought you to this place
and this face
in the mirror.
Be gentle on yourself,
as you would an old friend who
berates chances missed and
harbors old resentments.
Be kind to yourself,
as you would a lover who brings
both gifts and failings.
Love yourself,
and waste not one more breath
on wanting change.
Wendy Bowers
September 2019
Have you Been Affected by the Issues Raised in this Podcast?
Find further information on the issues discussed.
From The Rediscovery of Me
How to Take Decisive Action to Conquer Overwhelm
How to Conquer Overwhelm and Manage Your Time More Effectively
From Across the Web
HelpGuide.org: Burnout Prevention & Treatment
verywellmind.com: How to Tell You Have Reached the Point of Burnout
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