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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FROM THE BLOG
How to Work 60 Hours Without Burning Out: A Sustainable Guide
How to Work 60 Hours Without Burning Out: A Sustainable Guide
How to Work Long Hours Without Burning Out: The Truth About Sustainable Success
Is it really possible to work 60-hour weeks without experiencing burnout? The answer might surprise you. Yes, but only with the right approach and consistent self-awareness.
The key isn't about pushing harder or being superhuman. It's about understanding your priorities, recognizing your body's signals, and making intentional choices that protect your health and energy.
The Foundation: Periodic Priority Assessment
Your priorities shift constantly based on life seasons. What matters most when you have young children differs from what's important when they're teenagers. Similarly, your energy and focus needs change with each season of the year.
The secret to avoiding burnout is regularly examining these priorities and ensuring your self care and soul care activities remain non-negotiable. This isn't a one time exercise but an ongoing practice of self reflection.
Recognize the Warning Signs Early
The first indicator that stress is building? Small changes in your routine. That's your early warning system.
Pay attention when you notice:
Minor aches and pains appearing
Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
Shallow breathing or holding your breath
Disruptions to your normal daily patterns
These physical and mental signals are your body's way of communicating that something needs to shift. When you recognize these signs, the most effective response is to cut back on work temporarily and focus on self-care. Once your energy rebounds, you can lean back into longer work hours if needed.
Survival Mode vs. Burnout Free Living
There's a critical difference between surviving and thriving. Survival mode happens when your nervous system senses danger or stress. You find yourself thinking, "I just need to get through this week" or "I just need to survive this crisis."
If you're caught in this pattern, you might believe there's no point in making changes because "this is just how it is." That's not true.
A burnout free life looks different. It starts with believing you deserve better and recognizing you have the power to create it. This means determining what you will and won't tolerate, establishing clear boundaries, knowing your worth, and understanding your limits.
Your Most Valuable Commodities
At the end of the day, you have two irreplaceable resources: your health and your time. These must be protected above all else.
When you prioritize your own health above job requirements and external demands, you become more successful in everything you do. This isn't selfish, it's strategic. You can't pour from an empty cup.
The Weekly Check-In Practice
Create a sustainable routine by checking in with yourself weekly:
Evaluate your energy levels and identify if they have increased, decreased, or remained stable?
Notice any changes to your routine.
Scan your body for new tension, pain, or discomfort.
Assess your breathing patterns. Shallow breathing often indicates rising anxiety and stress.
This practice keeps you ahead of burnout rather than playing catch up after it hits.
Embracing Constant Readjustment
Many people want a permanent solution, a routine that works forever. Unfortunately, that's not realistic because life constantly changes.
The most sustainable approach is accepting that assessment and readjustment are ongoing processes. What works this month may need tweaking next month. That's not failure; that's adaptation.
Know Your Worth, Know Your Limits
You bring value to everyone around you, but that value diminishes when you're depleted. Understanding what you can and cannot do isn't a weakness, it's wisdom.
Set boundaries that tell others how to treat you, but more importantly, honor the boundaries you set for yourself. We often cross our own limits before anyone else does.
The Bottom Line
Working long hours without burning out is possible, but only when you maintain constant awareness of your priorities, listen to your body's signals, and protect your health and time fiercely.
Remember: you're not superhuman, and you're not meant to be. Focus on your priorities, not someone else's. Let go of everything that doesn't align with what matters most to you.
The path to a burnout free life isn't about doing more, it's about doing what matters while taking care of yourself along the way.
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