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.
This eBook is one of Deidre Gestrin's most popular publications available as a free download. Inside of this ebook, you will learn:
Breath for Peace: Unlock the Hidden Benefits of Deep Breathing
Micro-Pauses: Enhance Productivity and Recharge Your Mind
Sleep for Life: Embrace Quality Sleep for Peace and Productive Days
Deidre Gestrin helps exhausted and overwhelmed high achieving professionals like you conquer burnout to reignite your passion and enjoy the work you do.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Burnout doesn't happen overnight, and unfortunately, recovery doesn't either. But with the right action plan, you can either prevent burnout from taking hold or begin your journey back to wellness. Having worked with countless clients struggling with burnout, I've developed a comprehensive 7-step approach that addresses every aspect of your well-being.
Burnout is more than just feeling tired after a long week. It's a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that can significantly impact your ability to function. The challenge is that many of us are so externally focused that we miss the early warning signs our bodies are sending us.
The foundation of any recovery plan starts with honest self-assessment. How burnt out are you? How long have you been experiencing these symptoms? Many people struggle with this step because we're often disconnected from our body's signals.
Key indicators to watch for:
Changes in your morning routine or self-care habits
Physical tension (especially in shoulders and neck)
Persistent headaches from stress
Disrupted sleep patterns
Consider using assessment tools or working with a professional to get a clear picture of where you currently stand.
Once you understand your current state, you need to define where you want to be. This involves two critical components:
Work-Life Balance Goals: Remember that work-life balance isn't one-size-fits-all, and it's not static. Your ideal balance in this season of life might look completely different from someone else's or even your own balance six months from now.
Priority Setting: You can't make everything a priority without feeling like you're constantly failing. Look at your current season of life and identify what truly matters most right now. If your kids are in sports, their events might take priority over community volunteering – and that's perfectly okay.
Understanding and managing your emotions is crucial for burnout recovery. This means recognizing what you're feeling and why you're feeling it.
Remember: Emotions are information, not judgments. They tell us how we're responding to situations and what needs our attention. The problem isn't feeling angry – it's how we react when we're angry.
Practical steps:
Practice identifying emotions as they arise
Understand your emotional triggers
Shift from reactive responses to controlled responses
Develop healthy coping mechanisms for stress
Your thoughts directly influence your feelings and actions, making mental wellness a critical component of burnout recovery.
Address negative thought patterns such as:
"I can't ever get a break"
"Bad things always happen to me"
"I'm not worth having what I want"
Strategies for improvement:
Practice daily gratitude to boost positive thinking
Challenge repetitive negative thoughts with evidence
Look for situations that contradict your negative beliefs
Rewrite your mental narrative with more balanced perspectives
Your physical body is the foundation that supports everything else you do. If you're not taking care of it, continuing your purpose-driven work becomes significantly harder.
Essential physical wellness components:
Rest: Listen when your body says it needs rest
Nutrition: Choose whole foods, fresh vegetables, fruits, and healthy fats over processed options that cause energy spikes and crashes
Movement: Incorporate regular exercise or movement throughout your day to maintain flexibility and strength
We are spiritual beings, and disconnection from this aspect of ourselves can make daily stress much harder to manage. People with consistent spiritual routines often report feeling more grounded and better equipped to handle life's challenges.
Consider developing:
Morning meditation or devotional time
Regular practices that connect you to your purpose
Routines that help you feel grounded and centered
Activities that fill you up spiritually
Just like work-life balance, your burnout recovery plan shouldn't be static. Regular reassessment ensures you stay connected to your body's signals and can make small adjustments before problems become overwhelming.
Make reassessment a habit:
Check in with yourself daily about your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual state
Notice when something feels "off" and identify what you might be missing
Make small tweaks rather than waiting for major overhauls
Stay flexible as your needs change with different seasons of life
Creating a burnout recovery plan might feel overwhelming when you're already exhausted, but remember – you don't have to do this alone. Small, consistent steps in each of these seven areas can create significant positive changes over time.
The key is starting where you are and building from there. Your plan will be unique to your situation, your goals, and your current season of life. What matters most is that you begin.
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