Burnout

You are bored with work or worse yet--totally apathetic regarding the role you play. You are exhausted--all of the time. You are negative--about almost every part of your life, you feel your contributions to things and people around you are meaningless and unappreciated. You have developed a chronic upset stomach or head ache. Chances are you have burnt out.

Burnout is not the same as stress in that when you are burnt out--life is too menial and there is not enough to fulfill you. When stressed--there is too much to handle, too much of the time. People often do not recognize they are burning out--because it is a gradual occurrence. Burnout often shows up in people who have been super committed to their jobs, families, or activities. They lose sight and lose balance and therefore lose incentive and motivation to keep going. Women by the nature of the roles that many of us play in the family and society are overly susceptible to burnout. Caregivers, first responders and those in the helping professions likewise are at increased risk.

Managing burnout is a multi pronged endeavour. Managing the burnout is usually self directed and the individual must take steps to manage their recovery. Recognizing that you may have lost your get up and go--is part of addressing the issue. For some there may have been major life events, while for others--there just hasn't been enough time to enjoy life. Burnout can lead to depression and stress can certainly contribute to burnout.

If you feel that you may be suffering from burnout--chances are you are right. To request a free report on managing burnout or to schedule a free telephone consult to discuss your needs email me today.

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Passing the test

Even though winter winds rage and temperatures plummet--caterpillars slumber safe in their own chrysalis. Sometimes we want change instantly, but sometimes Big, Beautiful, Blessings take time... Is there a lesson you are missing by attempting to circumvent your life trials and tribulations? Are you trying to speed through a rough patch so you can avoid the emotional and spiritual work that you need to process? Unfortunately the Universe will answer this approach by sending you the same or similar lessons over and over until you are ready to submit and learn. If you put in the effort to learn but come up with a false truth--you are likewise doomed to repeat the cycle again. Only by humbling the ego and being open to our highest good are we freed from this winding road. We then soar above obstacles and feel renewed in spirit and resolve. Whatever is presenting in your life as a roadblock, pain, breakdown or loss--could represent a pivotal lesson in your soul's evolution. You are being tempered by experience and could emerge stronger, wiser, and more beautiful in its wake. You must stop and examine the circumstance with fresh eyes, what is the real lesson I am being asked to learn? If God has a spiritual promotion in the works for you, you are no good to God if you repeatedly fail your tests.

Use it or Lose it --Using Flexible Spending Accounts for Alternative Health

Do you have HSA/FSA Health Savings or Flexible Spending Accounts through your employer? Do you have an excess balance remaining in your account from last year? You may be in luck due to the FSA grace period--You have extra time to make a claim against your account**. If you were thinking about an alternative health service and it was not covered by your medical insurance, chances are if you are seeing a provider for a medical condition, with a doctor's referral, you can use your FSA money for payment! Under the IRS guidelines cosmetic procedures such as weight loss services to look better would not qualify, however if your weight is a causal or contributing factor to Diabetes, Heart Disease, Hypertension etc--you could have weight loss Hypnosis to treat your condition. You could use your account to pay for Smoking Cessation, Weight Loss, Stress Management and more. If you have an account for this year--you can use it fund treatment for your holistic medical needs. For more information on how you can use your HSA/FSA contributions at Soul Centered Health--email me at soulcenteredhealth@yahoo.com

**Important Note: You will FORFEIT any money that you do not use in your account(s) by the end of the Benefit Period. This is known as the “use or lose” rule. The Grace Period provides you with an additional 2 ½ months (January 1 to March 15) to incur expenses against your prior year's account. You have until midnight Eastern Time on April 30 following the end of the Benefit Period to file claims for reimbursement for eligible expenses incurred during the previous Benefit Period. We encourage you to carefully plan how much money to contribute to your account(s). The FSAFEDS Calculator at www.FSAFEDS.com can help you calculate allotments based on your individual situation, as well as indicate your potential tax savings. Neither OPM, nor your employing agency, has the authority to make any exception to this IRS rule.