The Energy Equation Are You Burnt Out or Just Drained? The Truth About Your ‘Body Budget’ | Dr Vanessa Moulton
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Nov 25, 2025 Dr. Vanessa Moulton, a chartered psychologist and founder of MindFlex, dives into the intriguing concept of the 'body budget'—how our mental and physical energies are interconnected. She reveals how chronic stress can drain this budget, leading to burnout. Practical strategies like flexible thinking and self-compassion emerge as tools to enhance psychological fitness. Vanessa also discusses the significance of social support and proactive self-management to combat energy depletion. Tune in for actionable insights to reclaim your energy!
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One Shared Energy Budget
- The brain manages psychological and physical energy from one shared "body budget."
- The brain makes predictions and can't reliably tell emotional from physical demands.
Use iScript For Assertive Requests
- Use the iScript to be assertive: acknowledge the other party, state your needs, and propose solutions.
- Offer concrete adjustments when requesting workload changes from a manager.
Don't Rush To Diagnostic Labels
- Social media and checklists push people toward quick diagnostic labels for normal stress reactions.
- Feeling fatigued or low doesn't automatically equal a clinical condition.
