Ep 11: From Burnout to Balance: Practical Steps to Escape Overworking

19/05/2025 20 min Episodio 11
Ep 11: From Burnout to Balance: Practical Steps to Escape Overworking

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Ever catch yourself answering “just one more email” long after you should’ve logged off? In this episode of Headflex, Rebecca and Diane are talking about something that hits close to home for a lot of us, overworking. Why do we do it, even when we know it’s not sustainable? And how did burning the candle at both ends become such a badge of honour?They share the habits, beliefs, and pressures that keep us stuck in hustle mode. From chasing deadlines to tying our worth to how busy we are, this conversation gets into how overworking quietly becomes the norm and what it’s actually costing us.Whether you’re leading a team or just trying to make it through the week without burning out, this episode will give you space to pause, reflect, and think about what working “enough” really looks like. Here are the Highlights:00:00 Introduction 04:14 Blurred boundaries and self-expectations07:36 Re-evaluating success and well-being12:00 The mindful commute: how to end your day with intention 14:14 Culture check: do your habits help or hurt your team?17:16 After-hours work and its impact on leadership.About Rebecca & Diane:Rebecca Walker and Diane Williams, leadership coaches with over 20 years experience, are on a mission to de-bunk some of the myths and barriers surrounding coaching, making it accessible to all, with a touch of humour and a human approach.  Diane brings energy and enjoyment to her coaching. She offers you time and space to deepen your thinking, reflect on how you are working and bring impactful behavioural change. Diane also works with teams to help them develop and reach their collective potential. Rebecca coaches teams, leaders and emerging leaders across many different sectors. She brings empathy with a healthy dose of challenge to help leaders navigate their style and impact. She also helps teams to thrive through building trust and deep collaboration. Headflex will flex the subjects that commonly appear in their coaching sessions and challenge each other and their guests to answer thought provoking questions, unlock answers and shift perspectives.  Connect with us at Headflex:  Email: [email protected]. Website: www.headflex.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/head.flex/Connect with Rebecca Walker: www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccawalker13/Connect with Diane Williams: www.linkedin.com/in/dianewilliams1Produced by Winter Audio.

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