| Early Signs of Stress |
Early Warning Signs of Burn Out - Prolonged StressStress features in the lives of most people – in paid employment, self employment and those who run households. It can be as deadly as a cancer or as subtle as a mosquito bite! Were you aware it features in the “Health and Safety in Employment Amendment Bill”? The NZ Government has finally recognised the impact prolonged stress can have on someone's life Symptoms – Warning signsSo how do you know if you, a loved one, or someone who reports to you is suffering from burnout or prolonged stress? Here are some of the early warning signs: Chronic fatigue - exhaustion, tiredness, a sense of being physically run down Anger at those making demands - no matter how small Self-criticism for putting up with the demands Cynicism, negativity, and irritability A sense of being overwhelmed Exploding easily at seemingly inconsequential things Frequent headaches and gastrointestinal (stomach/bowel) disturbances Rapid weight loss or gain Sleeplessness Depression - continuously feeling glum Shortness of breath Suspiciousness - not trusting of people Feelings of helplessness Increased degree of risk taking Loose pride in their work and appearance A feeling that nothing is good enough There are no quick fixes – although a bar of chocolate or a cup of coffee can sometimes mask the feelings for a short period of time. Some examples of ways in which stress can be reduced or relieved are:
Almost anything that makes you feel more relaxed and calm.
"From Tired to Inspired" by Debra WaterhouseI read this great book which focuses on relieving stress and fatigue from your life. Debra's 5 key tips to remember: 1. When you feel tired, accept the fact you are tired! 2. Your hormones, brain chemicals, blood sugar levels, connected brain and biological rhythms keep you in close communication with your body's fatigue level - telling you when it is time to rest, refuel and replenish with one or more of the 8 natural energy sources. 3. You have the potential to feel twice as energised by more exercise, five times as energised by food and ten times as energised by touch. 4. Your fatigue is not telling you that you aren't good enough, organised enough, productive enough, or disciplined enough. But it may be telling you that you aren't eating enough, drinking enough, moving enough, sleeping enough, socialising enough, laughing enough, or relaxing enough. 5. Fatigue is a warning sign from your body that your energy equation is out of balance - and when you heed that warning and use your energy crisis positively, you'll recapture the essence or your life today and always.
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