Dr Burnout: Recent Episodes
Valerie Ling
Clinical Psychologist, Speaker, Published Author and Clinical supervisor working primarily in pursuit of burnout prevention. Valerie is the Clinical Director and Founder of The Centre For Effective Living, a group Psychology practice dedicated to clinical excellence in mental health. Valerie has worked with agencies to create and implement wellness programmes that target systemic burnout from trainees to professional carers. She is a sought after speaker by health professionals, clergy, cross-cultural workers, chaplaincy and educators to present industry specific and up to date research and strategies in burnout prevention.
In her roles as Founder and Director of The Centre For Effective Living she leads a team of Psychologists in evidence based treatment of mental health issues.
“You could interrupt your leave to do it” Competing demands AND values how to make that tough leadership call
We retreat so we do not retreat … Feeling weary from the year… so we retreat to ensure we do not PERMANENTLY retreat From the mistakes we make From the difficult choices before us From challenges we think we cannot meet We retreat for a period so we do not cave in and retreat forever and deprive our clients, our team, or family and loved ones from the rested and bestest version of ourselves. Jo Muirhead and I would love to see you at our healthcare professionals retreat April 27 to 29th. Details in the comments below 👇 #rest #healthcare #workplacewellness
This is a walk and talk podcast … no video, just audio. Started my day with the words “I don’t want to make the space to reflect today” I share here why, what I did, what I discovered and what this has done for me in this post reflection day podcast
Just head for directionally correct and not endless to do lists. And private practice owners join me for my webinar this Friday to set the compass for ourselves. Link in comments. #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #wellbeing
Doing the dishes … my new daily burnout prevention discipline! #chatgpt #burnout #leadership
Launch Annual Retreat Day 1 1. Devotions and Debris 2. Joy 3. Year in review (no hiding) 4. Gasps 5. Bring it forward 6. Design the future 7. Write the future 8. Exercise 9. Bath 10. Dinner
System 1 versus System 2 decision - the latest public holiday announcement. #leadership #burnout #clinic
Quiet quitting a trend? Helpful? My thoughts on this latest trend #Burnout #Psychology #MentalHealth
Small adjustments, in focused space leads to big changes … this one comes with an ACTUAL recipe I discovered while I am a solo parent for 3 weeks. One egg!! The recipe also needs an egg! Join me for my upcoming burnout proofing course: https://bit.ly/resourceme2022
#burnout #mentalhealth #psychology
From rest to rest, not hustle to hustle, this one mindset shift will make all the difference
#burnout #leadership #resilience
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.” And he reassured them and spoke kindly to them.”
Genesis 50:20-21 NIV
https://genesis.bible/genesis-50-21
When you work hours and a job that is out of the norm watch out for your reserves #burnout #mentalhealth
Cellular disruption to connection, being authentic and taking steps to recover the relationships we need
#mentalhealth #burnout #leadership
Shouldn’t we just push? Isn’t stress normal? If we are committed then we don’t give up? #burnout #resilience
Slowing down the morning start antidote to stress or waste of time? #stressmanagement #burnout #wellness
A collection of very small things can lead to big shifts in our energy
#wellness #selfcare
As a parent of a graduating high schooler who is doing their final exams during COVID … my thoughts
On feeling like a failure, over investing our identity and the entrepreneurial spirit
#lockdown #wellness #adversity
Play hardball ... for the right reasons and for the right priorities #uncertainty #grit #encouragement
A little time to myself this evening... it would be nice to get out to this concert if it ever comes to town ....
If only things would just work ... stay the same ... stay in the box ... then ...
#adapt #flexible #nonlinear
On being female .... and staying small .... let’s see where this one goes .... #expand #parenting #caring
I am hiding behind something, and I have got to deal with it today
#authentic #vulnerable #storytelling
Some days it is about honouring those small things
#smallthings #psychology #storytelling
Gleaning and leanings from today so far, putting into practice what is repetitive and yet not mainstream
#nature #storytelling #energy
Forgetting the basic thing of self worth and identity in the piece
#psychology #businessowner #leadership
I actually do work hard...some common myths I encounter in my work and what people assume
Audio only video
For some reason I set a music goal this year that backfired. The pieces I chose take effort and it became too hard a goal. I then avoided touching the piano because it was too hard and I felt incompetent. Here’s the thing. I am no concert pianist. I don’t have to be. So here’s my first attempt in 2021 to just play for love. A song from my high school years I play most times as a way to warm up the music juices
It’s not just about doing less it is about doing more of the right things ... from our Q1 reviews this week
#leadership #teamwork #wellness
Day of meetings, how we do meetings at our companies and a reflection on a rapid reaction moment I had in one of those meetings
#leadership #teamwork #meeting
Your resilience and leadership knowledge hub for the people professions Centre For Effective Serving
What we don’t understand about community and connection
#wellbeing #resilience #community
A story from my day today and how I thought about stress:
Extra time
Ask
Communicate
Decide based on values
#stress #resilience #mindset
Flicking through my feed today I noticed that people were asking for self care tips for some varied situations and circumstances, self care is not always the answer and here is why.
#resilience #fatigue #selfcare
Sharing one part of my morning routine that has been helping with focus and energy #leadership #energy #resilience
Best thing I heard from the office today and an imminent new venture revealed #leadership #resilience #real
My morning U-turn, how not to be a pebble in your own machine. Don’t hit delete on the delegate. #community #energy #resilience
Avoid many U-turns yourself and get my top tried and tested tips for a year In Charge from the first training event of 2021. Details in comments.
Conversation at our practice today that I thought I would share on limited capacity for people when you care for others and how I switch off #tips #wellness
It takes courage to say NO
Courage and clarity to say NOT YET
Courage, clarity and conviction to say NOT EVER
#leadership #journalling
Entrepreneurial Kids and some things I wish I had known...#growth #growthmindset #storytelling
Sometimes you have to go to the bottom of the hill to get back to the top...#discover #simonsinek #legacy
Digital clutter and the benefits of automation are not always the same, yet important to tease out #thrive #adapt #evolve
Having made some changes to the way I connect, here’s what I discovered
#digitalminimalism #thrive #wisdom
Peanut butter and jelly kind of day #goodenough #smallstuff #bounce www.valerieling.com/bounce-back
Self indulgence? #selfcare #resilience #bounceback
https://www.valerieling.com/bounce-back
Are you living in a type of Jurassic Park? #cognitions #beliefs #freedom
PS Early Career Psychologists are not exempt from a type of therapy Jurassic Park! My self care mentoring group just for you is open for registration now https://www.trybooking.com/BKVOC
Exciting news! I got a visit from author Kat Colmer and she has got something terrific for me! Remind Me Why I’m Here ....
All the best intentions, inventions and innovations will come to naught without this commodity ... #essential #resilience #burnout
Exhaustion is normal, just think about these other things and tap into those tanks too. Trust the process of rest #wellbeing #thrive
Three key relationships you need if you are struggling to keep afloat in your mindset
#resilience #grit #village
Three things to do when you are talking to a teen
- Ask open ended questions
- Get the POV
- Listen for the vulnerability
And a book recommendation in the comments
#listen #childpsychologist #adolescent
Talking about levels of needs - do we know what we need, and have we figured out how to run a bit of an audit so we thrive
Reflections after a negative mindset on being sick and feeling like a phony #normalise #justhuman