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Avoiding Festive Burnout by Stopping People Pleasing

The festive season is a period often riddled with people-pleasing pressures - no wonder you might feel close to burnout. 

So, today we're unpacking strategies for maintaining your well-being, amidst the hustle and bustle of holiday commitments. 

If you're feeling overwhelmed with the endless to-dos and social expectations that come with this time of year, this episode is for you. 

We'll explore how to set boundaries, prioritize self-care, and say 'no' when needed, ensuring you enjoy the festivities without sacrificing your peace of mind. 

Get ready to learn how to navigate the season with joy and balance.

 

Here are the highlights: 

(1:25) Prioritizing self-care during the holiday season

(3:20) Managing workload and setting boundaries

(7:17) Taking time for yourself this Christmas

(9:21) Managing holiday stress and perfectionism 

Find out more:

www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/burn-bright
info@thethomasconnection.co.uk to ask Michaela about Burn Bright.

 

Download this free PDF on how to calm the overwhelm - www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/calm 

Permission to Look After Yourself When You’re Ill

Today, we’re delving into the importance of self-care, especially when you're not feeling your best. 

In this episode, we're exploring how to balance your needs with your daily demands.

I’m offering practical advice on giving yourself permission to rest and recover. 

Whether it's a common cold or a more pressing health issue, we must listen to our bodies and adjust our activities accordingly. 

So, get ready to learn how to care for yourself in a way that respects your body and your busy schedule.

 

Here are the highlights:
(1:14) Self-care and prioritizing physical health
(5:32) Managing physical health conditions while maintaining ambition
(9:02) Self-care during illness
(13:16) Self-care and permission to prioritize needs

 

Find out more:
www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/burn-bright
info@thethomasconnection.co.uk to ask Michaela about Burn Bright.

Humour, Resilience, and the Rollercoaster of Motherhood With Emily-Jane Clark

Welcome to this episode where humour, resilience, and the rollercoaster of motherhood take centre stage. 

Today, we're thrilled to have the incredibly talented Emily-Jane Clark, a comedy TV writer and author, whose witty perspective on life's ups and downs is both refreshing and relatable. 

Emily's journey through postnatal depression, anxiety, and OCD, coupled with her unique approach to tackling these challenges through humour, offers not only laughter but a deep sense of connection. 

In this episode, we delve into how humour can be a powerful tool in dealing with life's complexities.

Get ready for a blend of heartwarming insights and laughter-inducing moments!

 

Here are the highlights:
(3:19) Writing, motherhood, and mental health
(11:28) Societal pressure and insecurity in motherhood
(19:59) OCD habits and their impact on anxiety
(22:46) Using humour to cope with dark topics
(29:17) Managing OCD and anxiety with personal insights
(39:20) Writing children's books with humour and purpose
(42:02) Coping with motherhood and mental health

Emily's website: https://www.emilyjaneclark.com/

 

 

Find out more:
www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/burn-bright
info@thethomasconnection.co.uk to ask Michaela about Burn Bright.

Good Enough is not Failure

“Good enough” is not a curse word.  

“Good enough” is not a sign of failure. 

“Good enough” is workable. 

“Good enough” will set you free. 

In today’s episode, we’re reflecting on how much time we’ve wasted on things that don't really matter.

All because we didn't allow ourselves permission to do things just “good enough”. 

Join me today as we discuss how “good enough” will save you time, energy, and potentially money.

Here are the highlights:
(1:41) Imperfections and self-compassion
(6:28) Avoiding burnout for female entrepreneurs
(9:20) Embracing imperfection during the holidays
(13:55) Letting go of perfection and embracing “good enough”

 

Find out more:
www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/burn-bright
info@thethomasconnection.co.uk to ask Michaela about Burn Bright.

How low is Your Energy Battery?

When thinking about your capacity, consider looking at your energy levels as a battery. 

This is all about energy management.

You don’t want to be running on empty. 

You want to be at capacity, doing all the things that matter most to you. 

This is especially important if you feel overwhelmed or rundown. 

So, join me as we discuss what drains your battery and energy. 

 

Here are the highlights:
(1:58) Energy management for busy people
(6:20) Burnout prevention for ambitious women
(8:02) Managing energy and self-compassion
(12:14) Setting clear boundaries

Find out more:
www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/burn-bright
info@thethomasconnection.co.uk to ask Michaela about Burn Bright.

Morning Routines - What to do Instead of Putting Pressure on Yourself

Women come to me saying they have no energy. 

We have demands on our time, pressures on our capacity, drains on our energy and expectations on our performance. 

No wonder we feel frantic and overwhelmed when we juggle that much. 

That's why I don’t do morning routines.

But there are things we can do instead.

So, join me as we discuss energy, nervous system activation, and how to soften rigid rules into something more manageable. 

 

Here are the highlights:
(1:42) Managing energy levels in ADHD
(5:26) Avoiding burnout for female entrepreneurs
(6:57) Flexible self-care options
(9:59) Morning routines and self-care 

Find out more:
www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/burn-bright
info@thethomasconnection.co.uk to ask Michaela about Burn Bright.

 

People Pleasing, Saying no and Setting Boundaries

People pleasing goes hand in hand with perfectionism and compassion.

And most of the time, people pleasers struggle with saying no. 

They spread themselves too thin by agreeing to things they don't want, or have the capacity to do.

It can lead to feelings of resentment, exhaustion, irritation, and even burnout when we repeatedly ignore our own limits, in order to please others. 

So, join me today as we discuss people pleasing, saying no and setting boundaries. 

 

Here are the highlights:
(1:43) People pleasing and setting boundaries
(5:33) Burnout prevention for women in business
(7:33) Setting boundaries in relationships
(10:32) Prioritizing self-care

 

Here is the link to my workshop - People Pleasing in Relationships. 

Embracing Impostor Syndrome - With Jill Stoddard

Not every perfectionistic person has impostor syndrome. 

Not everyone who is bothered by impostor syndrome has perfectionism. 

But there is an overlap between the two. 

The fear of being found out as a fraud can make us feel that we’re not good enough.

So, today we're talking about impostor syndrome with my guest Jill Stoddard. 

So, if you’re bothered by these feelings whenever you do something new, this episode is for you. 

Join us. 

 

Here are the highlights:
(3:08) Imposter syndrome impacting successful women
(13:29) Those feelings of self-doubt
(22:57) Vulnerability and imposter syndrome
(28:30) Burnout for women in leadership
(36:58) Growth and midlife clarity
(44:12) Imposter syndrome impacting success
(46:56) Your inner self-criticism 

 

Find out more:

Order Jill's book Impostor No More here: 

Imposter No More: Overcome Self-doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career: Amazon.co.uk: Stoddard, Jill A.: 9781472148773: Books

Jill's website: https://jillstoddard.com/

Permission to Make Progress Over Perfection

Are you a perfectionist?

Perhaps you put a lot of pressure on yourself?

Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed with lots on your plate?

There are many ways the pressure of perfection can affect us. 

So today, I’m discussing letting go of that pressure. 

Join me, as we give ourselves permission to make progress over perfection. 

 

Here are the highlights: 
(1:10) Perfectionism and inner work
(4:49) Overcoming perfectionism and burnout
(8:29) Perfectionism and progress
(11:18) Improving relationships, health and wealth

 

Find out more:
www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/burn-bright
info@thethomasconnection.co.uk to ask Michaela about Burn Bright.

Nourishing Yourself Through Nutrition, With Thalia Pellegrini

This episode has a little twist.

Because today we’re talking about nutrition. 

I'm bringing back my fabulous guest, Thalia Pellegrini, a registered nutritional therapist. 

You might think nutrition is just about food. 

But there's so much more to it than that. 

So, join us as we discuss nutrition, and learn how to nourish ourselves while being more self-compassionate through what we put on our plates.

 

Here are the highlights: 
(2:52) Nutritional therapy for women’s health
(10:09) Food and our mental health
(18:41) Burnout prevention for female entrepreneurs
(26:01) Healthy eating habits
(34:19) Nutrition and psychology for better health

 

Find out more: 

Thalia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thaliapellegrini_nutrition/

Thalia's website: https://www.thaliapellegrini.com/

Join the transformational group coaching programme Burn Bright before the 27th of September to see a full recording of this episode: www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/burn-bright