Stress & burnout
Coaching, counseling and psychotherapy for stress and burnout
Everyone needs a certain amount of stress in their life to feel happy, motivated, challenged, and productive. However, when stress becomes excessive, lasts too long, or becomes overwhelming, it turns into unhealthy stress. This can lead to a buildup of tension and the development of various mental, emotional, and physical symptoms, such as chronic fatigue, emotional exhaustion, and reduced performance.
Stress overload, exhaustion and burnout are serious issues that are increasingly common in our society, with significant consequences for our lives and well-being. Whether it involves daily worries, intense pressure, or major life events, stress is a normal response to the demands of modern life.
Work, financial worries, relationship issues, a busy family life, family matters, social obligations, and health are just some of the factors that contribute to stress. Finding a healthy balance between work, personal life, and relaxation can be challenging. This can lead to stress overload, exhaustion and, ultimately, burnout.
Restore your balance
It is important to take signs of stress and overload seriously and to seek professional help when needed. By taking appropriate measures and adjusting your lifestyle, you can recover and prevent stress exhaustion and burnout in the future. There are various methods and techniques that can help reduce stress and restore balance in your life. Coaching and counseling are effective tools for managing stress and burnout.
During a coaching program, you gain insight into the causes of your stress exhaustion and/or burnout, and the impact they have on your life. You’ll take focused steps to reduce these sources of stress and develop effective coping strategies. Together, we’ll discuss your goals and preferences, what you’d like to achieve, and set the priorities that matter most to you. With concrete steps, you work gradually to rebuild your energy, manage your stress, and create a healthy, enjoyable balance in your life.
Am I Experiencing Burnout?
A burnout is a severe form of stress caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of stress. It is characterized by extreme fatigue, emotional exhaustion, and reduced performance, often as a result of prolonged stress at work or in daily life. People experiencing burnout often feel drained, powerless, and as if they have no energy left for anything. If you are suffering from burnout, it is important to take appropriate measures to improve your well-being and allow for recovery.
There are various symptoms that can indicate a burnout. These can be mental, emotional, or physical. For an overview of common symptoms and causes of overwhelm and burnout, see this page. This can help you make an initial assessment of whether you are experiencing stress exhaustion or burnout, or simply going through a period of high stress.
Would you like support in addressing your stress, exhaustion or burnout? Feel free to contact me for a free introductory session. During this session, we’ll also assess your current capacity and take the first steps toward replenishing your energy reserves.
Reach out for a free introductory session.
Without pressure or obligation.
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Work-related stress
The numbers don’t lie. A recent study by TNO, commissioned by the government, shows that stress has become the number one occupational disease: no less than 36% of work-related absenteeism is caused by work stress. Over 1.3 million Dutch people experience burnout symptoms to varying degrees—they feel tired and exhausted. This not only affects their performance, but also their emotional engagement and connection with their work, colleagues, and the organization they work for. They feel drained mentally, emotionally, and physically.
The good news is: you can take action by exploring and addressing the causes of your work-related stress, implementing appropriate measures, and seeking professional help if needed. Common themes in work-related stress include:
high workload
high job demands
lack of control and autonomy
unclear goals and expectations
perfectionism
overinvolvement
high achievement drive
difficulty setting boundaries and being assertive
conflicts with managers or colleagues
challenging behavior from clients, patients, or students
"Return to work feeling energized!"
You might not be able to fully imagine this yet, as you’ve already been reaching your limits for some time. That’s where I can help. Together, we explore the causes of your stress, and you’ll gain insights and tools to reduce stress, develop effective coping strategies, and restore your work-life balance. This way, you can take purposeful steps in a way that suits you, allowing you to return to work with focus and energy!
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Stress in your personal life
Personal circumstances can also lead to a significant amount of stress. We all experience stressful events from time to time, which we can often manage and cope with despite the discomfort. However, if the stress becomes too intense or persists for too long, it can build up internally and lead to serious mental and physical health problems.
It is important to take these symptoms seriously and take timely action to reduce stress and restore balance in your life. Common themes in personal life include:
relationship problems
financial worries
family matters, such as conflicts, caring for ill relatives, or raising children
grief and loss, such as the loss of a loved one, a divorce, or any other form of loss
health problems
perfectionism: the need to do everything perfectly
unrealistically high expectations of oneself
difficulty setting boundaries and being assertive
trying to juggle too much
lack of self-care
work-life imbalance
"Rediscover energy, balance and joy in your life!"
Yes, that is possible. Together, we explore thecauses of your stress. You will gain insight into your specific themes and work with concrete tools to reduce stress, develop effective coping strategies, and restore balance in your life. This way, you take purposeful steps in a way that suits you — because you deserve to live a life filled with energy, balance, and enjoyment.
Reach out for a free introductory session.
Without pressure or obligation.
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