Dreading Monday?


Hi there, Reader...

The number one question I get asked is this...

"How can I stop dreading going to work on Monday?" - also known as the Sunday Scaries.

If you're like me, then you know you didn't just wake up one day and start dreading work. It was likely a slow build-up of stress, that professionals refer to as burnout.

But in order to STOP doing something - you have to START doing something, different.

This is exactly why I created Back without Burnout - to give YOU the time and space to make work, WORK for you.

Here are 8 of my favorite tools for wellbeing at work - so that you can start taking action against work stress. We dive in depth into each of these in Back without Burnout.

  1. Learn to identify your work stressors, specifically. When you can articulate exactly what or who is stressing you out at work, then you can create a plan to address it.
  2. Align your Workplace Values. Alignment to your workplace values helps protect you from burnout, because even if you can’t control the outcome or the other people around you...YOU can still decide how you show up.
  3. Set Boundaries. Anywhere you feel resentment at work, there is likely a need for some sort of boundary. Sharing what others can expect from you is the best way to set boundaries at work.
  4. Task Delegation. Workload is only one factor contributing to burnout, but it’s often a large stressor. Where can you ask for help, delegate to a team member, or collaborate with a team on a larger task/project?
  5. Audit your Morning and Evening Routines. How you set yourself up for success before and after work is just as important as what you do during the workday. A smooth day starts with intentional planning.
  6. Practice Self-Advocacy. Knowing when and how to advocate for yourself at work is one of the best tools you can use to create change. This is a learned skill that starts with stressor identification and ends with being able to have productive and calm conversations.
  7. Engage in Wellbeing Rituals. Self-care isn’t the only answer to prevent burnout, but it does help assist with it. Basic wellbeing rituals like rest, sleeping enough, drinking water, eating nourishing meals, taking lunch and breaks throughout the day, and getting in movement are resources to combat stress.
  8. Find your Community. There is a massive benefit in being able to connect with others who share your values and interests. Find a few trusted people and curate a network of people who support, and encourage you...and those who will also hold you accountable.

These tools are just some elements of an evidence-based tool to enhance engagement at work called job crafting. This is the idea that you, as someone who works, take ownership over your role and work environment to make work, WORK for you.

The thing is - rarely do we make the time to do this for ourselves. Until now.

Back without Burnout provides you THE SPACE to actually address your stress - for good.

The doors close TOMORROW! And right now - there are 3 spots left for a BONUS 1:1 call with me addition to the group ($250 value). Use this call to get personalized support any time during the 10 weeks!

Looking at these tools, what could you use more of, Reader?

See you on the inside!