#127: The Burnout Cure: Unexpected Strategies to Take Back Your Life
“many Aussies have watched their lives shrink in size and lose colour”
In this episode, Heather discusses a new law in Australia that gives employees the right to disconnect after working hours. She explores the impact of chronic stress on society and the rising cost of living. Heather shares statistics on the overwhelming sense of bleakness in Australia and the government's investment in mental health support for small business owners. She provides three simple strategies to combat overwhelm: create a daily routine, have a gradual approach to change, and develop a quick response plan for stress.
Takeaways
- Employees in Australia now have the right to disconnect after working hours.
- Chronic stress is on the rise, despite efforts to combat it.
- The cost of living is causing many Australians to feel a sense of bleakness.
- The Australian government is investing in mental health support for small business owners.
- Three strategies to combat overwhelm: create a daily routine, have a gradual approach to change, and develop a quick response plan for stress.
At a glance…
00:00 The Right to Disconnect: A New Law in Australia
01:32 The Impact of Chronic Stress on Society
02:02 The Rising Cost of Living and its Consequences
03:29 Investing in Mental Health Support for Small Business Owners
07:23 Strategies to Combat Overwhelm