Helping organizations and professionals transform burnout into energy and confidence in their purpose with abundance in life and business.
Deidre Gestrin
Consultant, Speaker, Author, & Trainer
For over 4 years, Deidre Gestrin has made it her mission to help hundreds of high achieving professionals conquer burnout, reignite their passion, and renew their purpose. Her master’s degree in counseling psychology, plus 14 years specializing in stress and trauma treatment, have given her the knowledge and expertise to help others alleviate chronic stress and recover from burnout. Deidre maintains a strong conviction that everyone has the ability to create the life they desire. Throughout her career in the behavioral health field, she has been privileged to hold executive leadership positions, which yielded opportunities emphasizing the importance of life work balance. She gained expertise and knowledge on how to support and to effectively move companies forward in their vision and mission, while supporting employee needs and wellness.
Inside Your Stress to Peace Guide, You'll Discover How to:
Calm your stress response in minutes with one powerful breathing technique that rewires your nervous system.
Recharge your brain’s energy and focus through strategic micro-pauses that fuel productivity.
Reclaim your sleep — and wake up clear, confident, and energized again.
Prevent burnout before it starts using a simple formula you can apply right away.
Are you sick and tired of being STUCK?
Deidre Gestrin helps exhausted and overwhelmed high achieving professionals like you conquer burnout to reignite your passion and enjoy the work you do.
Ignoring a problem never makes it go away… it only makes things worse, and ultimately harder to solve. The good news is that you’ve come to the right place to jumpstart your life! The difference between staying where you are indefinitely, and moving forward to realize your potential, is all about taking action.
Did you know there is a sequence to SUCCESS?
Success doesn’t happen by chance. It happens by choice. When you combine the right information with precise implementation you get rapid transformation!
Deidre Gestrin has identified a formula that anyone, or any organization, can follow to achieve outstanding results.
In life there are always going to be ups and downs. What if you could learn how to make the up times last—and minimize or eliminate the down times? Deidre Gestrin provides training solutions that do just that.
We can help you achieve greater success, faster, and with fewer setbacks. Don’t take our word for it… we’ll prove it to you!
We have the proven resources to transform your life. From on-site workshops to online courses, coaching, consulting and more, we create change from the inside out. We offer a wide array of development and training programs built on timeless principles that get results.
All The Tools You Need To Build A Successful Life & Business
ONLINE TRAINING
Want thorough training to help you master your trade, but can’t imagine it fitting into your busy schedule?
Deidre Gestrin offers high quality online video training that you can watch on your own time. We pour passion, knowledge, and practical pointers into all of our videos. Which means the trainings won’t just engage you; it will also change you.
TEAM TRAINING
Deidre Gestrin provides premier in-house training services that meet the specific needs of business owners, employees, team leaders and managers. A recognized leader in on-site training programs, we provide tailored training exclusively for your business. Our programs are relevant, practical and delivered in an engaging way. To learn more about how your organization can benefit from our customized team training solutions click here.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
When you want your event to be a success, you need to be able to rely on your speaker to deliver a message that will inspire, entertain and create positive change.
You want more than temporary motivation… you want to create permanent transformation! Deidre Gestrin delivers skill-building content and cutting-edge insights that will educate and energize your audience.
Testimonials
"Deidre was able to help me get my clinical spark back!"
Beth Derickson
LCSW | Missouri
"In working with Deidre, I feel like I’m at a 90% success rate."
Chris Grad
Business Owner, Entrepreneur | Idaho
"Deidre helped me get to the point where I am today."
Michelle Schmutzler
Psychiatric Tech Worker |
Idaho
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Why Rest Isn't Lazy: Break Free from Burnout Guilt
Rest Isn't Lazy
Why Rest Isn't Lazy: Breaking Free from Burnout Guilt
Is taking time to rest really productive, or are you just being lazy? If you've ever felt guilty about taking a break, you're not alone. High-achieving professionals constantly struggle with this question, but the truth might surprise you.
The Hidden Productivity of Doing Nothing
We've been conditioned to believe that constant motion equals productivity. However, doing nothing is actually one of the most productive things you can do for your brain and body. When you spend 8 to 12 hours focusing on task after task, your brain becomes depleted and needs time to recover.
Think about what doctors prescribe after surgery or injury: rest and time to heal. Your mental and emotional health requires the same approach. Without proper recovery time, burnout becomes inevitable.
Rest vs. Distraction: Understanding the Difference
Not all downtime is created equal. While many of us default to Netflix or scrolling through our phones, these activities are distractions rather than true rest. Distractions simply shift your focus from one thing to another, and electronic screens actually stimulate your mind rather than calm it.
True rest involves activities that calm your mind and slow your thoughts. These don't require focused attention on specific tasks. Examples include sitting in nature, watching water by a lake or river, or engaging in activities that feel genuinely calming to both your mind and body.
Training Your Brain to Accept Rest
Making rest a genuine habit requires reframing how you think about it. Here are practical strategies to overcome guilt and build recovery into your routine:
Make rest a priority task. If you need to add it to your to-do list to view it as necessary, do that. Treat rest with the same importance as any other obligation.
Remind yourself what's happening during rest. Your mind and body are actively recovering, allowing you to become more focused and efficient when you return to work.
Reframe your thoughts about breaks. Instead of feeling guilty, remind yourself that breaks are essential for your health and more important than pushing through exhaustion. Pushing through leads to mistakes and even physical injury.
How to Build Rest Into a Packed Schedule
Even when you feel like you have zero time, recovery must become part of your routine. Start by identifying one day per week that's not focused on work, errands, or obligations. Use that day for something enjoyable, fun, or calming.
If a full day isn't possible, determine how much time you can realistically dedicate to recharging each week. Then decide where it fits and what activity, or non-activity, works best for you. Small steps count. Just start somewhere.
Overcoming the Guilt
Guilt about resting comes from ourselves and from societal pressure, but you can overcome it by changing your thought patterns. When guilt creeps in, ask yourself: Why am I taking this break? Focus on the reasons and talk yourself through the discomfort.
Remind yourself that you'll have more energy and focus after the break. Sometimes looking ahead to what comes after helps you get there.
Rest isn't laziness, it's productive for your health. Both your mind and body need recovery time to function at their best. Give yourself permission to rest without guilt.
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