Talking Stress with Stress Consultant Jan Summerfield

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Revive & Thrive - Managing Stress and Burnout

Rich Bagnall

27 episodes

1 month ago

Welcome to Revive & Thrive, a podcast to support Health and Social Care staff, as well as anyone with an interest in preventing stress and burnout. Looking to reduce stress and take back control? Join us on our podcast journey where we will cover a number of important topics, all with the intention of helping you step back from the feeling of stress and burnout, reclaim the enjoyment in your life, find purpose, and take back control. With hosts Rich Bagnall & Nicki Haywood.

Rich and Nicki work in the Staffordshire health and social care sector specialising in staff wellbeing and supporting our health and social care colleagues.

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Rich and Nicki work in the Staffordshire health and social care sector specialising in staff wellbeing and supporting our health and social care colleagues.

INSTAGRAM: Revive & Thrive (@reviveandthrive_pod) • Instagram photos and videos

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Talking Stress with Stress Consultant Jan Summerfield - Episode 12

Revive & Thrive - Managing Stress and Burnout

1 hour 37 minutes 21 seconds

11 months ago

Talking Stress with Stress Consultant Jan Summerfield - Episode 12

In this conversation, Rich talks to Jan Summerfield, an experienced stress consultant, about how we can all do better in managing our own stress levels. Jan shares her experiences of becoming a counsellor and how her past shaped her career path, emphasising the significance of compassion and support in mental health. Jan talks about the profound impact of stress and burnout, emphasising the importance of understanding stress as both an emotional and physical experience. We explore the significance of aligning personal values with career choices, recognising signs of burnout, and the necessity of self-care. Jan offers practical advice and techniques for managing stress and the importance of fun and rest in maintaining well-being.

Takeaways

Stress can creep up on you like sand filling your legs.
It's important to recognise when work is consuming personal life.
Compassion in care is essential for effective support.
Support systems are crucial in managing stress.
Mental health awareness is vital in the workplace. The badge of honour of managing stress can be misleading.
Understanding stress requires recognising its emotional and physical aspects.
Burnout can stem from misalignment of personal values and work demands.
It's essential to stop and evaluate one's stress levels.
Recognising signs of burnout is vital for early intervention.
Self-care practices are often overlooked in high-stress environments.
Investing in wellness can prevent illness.
Fun and relaxation are essential components of stress management.
Resources and support systems are available for those struggling with stress.

Resources shared by Jan:

https://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/

https://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/docs/unhelpfulthinkinghabitswithalternatives.pdf

Brene Brown - The Gifts of Imperfections (Book)

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