By : Maddalena Fumagalli

If you recognize the warning signs of impending burnout in yourself; remember that it will only get worse if you leave it alone. But if you take steps to get your life back into balance, you can prevent burnout from becoming a full-blown breakdown.

One of the quickest ways to improve your relationship with yourself is to start being kinder with what you say to yourself!

When you start to train your self-talk to be kind instead of harsh, it includes: Saying positive, supportive and helpful things to ourselves – ‘You got this’; ‘I believe in you’; ‘You look great today’; ‘Wow you are really strong today’; ‘Rest up, you deserve a well-earned break’; ‘Even though it’s difficult, you have what it takes to get through this’, ‘Just do your best and forget the rest!’.

From the mundane “What should we watch tonight?”, “What hotel should we stay at?”, “Where do we order from?” to the more life-changing “What new career will I choose?”, “Who should I commit to?” our day-to-day life is basically all about decision-making.

Luckily, we live in a world of opportunities and options, and we certainly agree that this is good, it brings diversity and enriches our lives. It is surely better to have alternatives than to have one single option or no option at all. Right?

Stress management is not simple for everyone, but there is a method for everyone. It is most import to ensure that any action you propose to take is in keeping with your personality and can be executed in a style that suits you.