262. Keeping Strong for the Long Run (Without Burning Out)
Secrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast
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As the year heads into its final stretch, how do we finish well: staying motivated, grounded, and energised rather than crawling to the end of year finish line?
In this first episode of our Energy Refuel & Reset mini-series, we unpack five powerful principles to help sustain our performance when the pressure is high and the tank feels low:
- Pace yourself - over time, consistency beats intensity.
- Respect your energy curve - work with your natural rhythm, not against it.
- Micro-refuels for macro results - quick breathers make a big difference.
- Boundaries that protect your energy - to say yes to what matters most.
- Celebrate progress - progress is fuel; cheer yourself along the marathon!
We also introduce the 4 Rs Tool which is a practical framework used by crisis-management teams to maintain energy and morale during constant fire-fighting. As usual we share a clear call to action, plus ideas to share this with colleagues to enable reflective prompts and realistic strategies that we can re/start using right away.
Listen in to reset your mindset, recharge your energy, and finish the year strong without burning out.
Chapters
1. Setting The Energy Agenda (00:00:00)
2. Why Energy Beats Constant Change (00:01:16)
3. Stress And Burnout Stats In Context (00:03:22)
4. The Four Rs Framework Introduced (00:06:24)
5. Five Focus Areas For Staying Strong (00:08:50)
6. Pace Yourself For The Long Run (00:10:52)
7. Ready: Scan The Next 90 Days (00:14:26)
8. Respect Your Energy Curve (00:16:35)
9. Respond: Protect High-Energy Windows (00:20:10)
10. Micro Refuels, Macro Results (00:24:08)
11. Recovery: Guilt-Free Recharge Moments (00:28:05)
12. Boundaries Protect Your Best Self (00:33:02)
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