Sandra Thebaud

Unfortunately, stage 1 of burnout is the honeymoon stage. It's where you're so excited about your new venture (work, project, etc) that you don't mind the stress and long hours. Stage 2 is the speedbump stage. That's when you start to burnout but still try to keep up the energy you put in while in stage 1. Some people recognize this and some keep going and end up in the final stage of burnout -...

Yup, but getting tired. Time to take a break.

Very good! As a psychologist and stress management expert for the past 30 years, I would say you hit the highlights. Hopefully, everyone will start with one of these suggestions and slowly build up until they've created a low stress lifestyle.

Mainly the ideas that come when my conscious mind is finally at rest. LOL.

I work on weekends when my kids are with their father. I try to take advantage of the time. But it is a challenge because I also need downtime and time to socialize. It's a balancing act.

That's great! What was your strategy?