PREVENT BURNOUT IN THE NEW YEAR

We often put a lot of pressure on ourselves at the beginning year, but have you considered prioritising your wellness as a goal so that you don't spend the last quarter of the year recovering from burnout?

- THOBEKA PHANYEKO

Melissa Lainn

Integrative Nutrition Health Coach & Certified Meditation Practitioner

I CALL IT SPIRITUAL SNACKING!

'Spiritual Snacking' is intentionally creating mini breaks throughout the day to keep you conscious and connected to your inner self. Think conscious breathing, a quick forgiveness practice in the car, doing a five-minute meditation, saying a prayer, or being grateful. These bites of self-care' help you stay conscious and connected to your inner self, prevent burnout, and allow stress to fizzle away. Yes, a lot of what leads to and heals burnout is in your outer environment, the energy regulation in your body, and your mindset, but we so often neglect our spirit in our day-to-day life, and spiritual snacking keeps that connection to your inner world strong throughout life's ups and downs.

Megan Hosking

Netcare Akeso Crisis Line and Marketing Manager

SET HEALTHY BOUNDARIES. It's okay to say no!

WORK ON YOUR COPING SKILLS. There will always be things that are not within your control, and so developing positive skills to help you cope with difficult times is essential.

LOOK AT YOUR CIRCLE. Have a look at the people you surround yourself with, and build the positive relationships you have. There are proven benefits to your mental health when you have positive social connections.

DON'T WAIT UNTIL YOU FEEL you can't cope anymore. If you are struggling, speak to someone before your experience feels completely overwhelming.