Managing Burnout and Prioritising Achievable Self-Care in Business - Chat with Anna Clarke, Psychologist
Aug 5, 2024
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In this enlightening conversation, psychologist Anna Clarke shares her expertise on managing burnout and prioritizing self-care. With a background in trauma-informed care, she delves into strategies for handling demand avoidance, especially when faced with client requests. Anna emphasizes the importance of recognizing burnout signs and maintaining a compassionate mindset. She also explores the delicate balance between mental health and business responsibilities, offering tailored self-care techniques for neurodivergent individuals.
Understanding and managing demand avoidance requires setting compassionate boundaries to mitigate stress from client expectations.
Balancing mental health and business involves flexible planning and scheduled self-care to prevent burnout and maintain productivity.
Deep dives
Supporting Neurodivergent Business Owners
The episode emphasizes the importance of creating businesses that align with the unique strengths and needs of neurodivergent individuals. By focusing on skills, passions, and support requirements, business owners can develop an approach that is both profitable and enjoyable. Strategies are provided that encourage balancing work responsibilities with self-care, highlighting how understanding one’s own brain can lead to better business outcomes. The host shares insights from personal experiences, underscoring the significance of fun and flow in managing a sustainable business.
Managing Mental Health and Burnout
Key strategies for managing mental health and preventing burnout are discussed, including the importance of scheduled self-care and recognizing personal energy limits. The conversation addresses the necessity of creating flexible plans that account for fluctuating energy levels and mental health challenges. Examples shared include developing backup plans for days with less energy, such as opting for simpler meals or adjusting work commitments. By employing these adaptive strategies, neurodivergent business owners can maintain productivity while safeguarding their well-being.
Addressing Demand Avoidance in Business
The challenges of demand avoidance are explored, particularly the feelings of pressure that can arise from client expectations. The host and guest emphasize a compassionate approach to understanding the underlying reasons for client demands, which often stem from their own stress. Techniques are suggested for setting boundaries and communicating effectively to mitigate the stress associated with demand avoidance. By recognizing and addressing these dynamics, business owners can create a more sustainable and supportive environment for themselves and their clients.
I had the fabulous pleasure of chatting with, and learning from Anna Clarke, a psychologist, play therapist, and EMDR Accredited Consultant. Anna has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced sexual assault and family violence. They are passionate about supporting clients through a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming lens. Anna discusses: - Managing Demand Avoidance - Anna offers insights on managing demand avoidance if you feel triggered by requests that your clients put to you, by understanding the reasons behind their requests and setting compassionate boundaries. - Balancing Mental Health and Business - Strategies for balancing mental health and business responsibilities, including flexible planning, knowing your key supports, and having a self-compassionate mindset. - Managing Burnout and Energy - The importance of recognising signs of burnout and implementing key supports, adjusting energy levels to maintain well-being and productivity. Connect with Anna Clarke at Divergent Futures: https://www.divergentfutures.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/divergent-futures/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090385277236