We all have a certain amount of stress in our lives, but when it gets excessive, or we let it go on for too long without addressing it, that’s when it can lead to burnout. 
There are lots of tiny changes you can make to prevent burnout. The very first step is to notice the symptoms including trouble focusing, being too stressed to sleep and being irritable or overreactive.

Cooking food at home more frequently is an important way to increase energy, lower stress, heal your gut, etc. But often it’s easier said than done. Here are 3 ways to actually have the ability to cook when you find the time (so you can avoid hitting Seamless yet again): Stock your freezer, Create a stock grocery list for delivery and finally, to go big and stay home.

After spending years figuring out how to create routines that work for me (and helping others do the same), I’ve learned some thoroughly invaluable lessons. This blog busts open 3 morning routine myths that will change the way you set yourself up for the day.

The inability to say “no” to people is actually a trigger for anxiety.

If you allow people to take up more time/resources/space than you have to offer, you may feel overwhelmed, frustrated, irritated or angry. This compounds when you’re already struggling with these emotions, and what you truly need is to create some space to care for yourself.

Whether your mornings are sluggish or adrenaline-fueled, you can flip the script and actually feel more awake, alert and focused. I’ve got a bunch of tools for this, but one is what I eat in the morning. My 5-Minute Breakfast Salad is amazing for mental clarity and physical energy.

Most of my clients are struggling to manage their stress in some way - it can manifest in overwhelm, time management issues, anxiety, etc. Often the very first thing that needs to happen when doing this work, is an initial calming of the nervous system. My favorite tool for this is called 4-7-8 Breathing, popularized by integrative medicine specialist Dr. Andrew Weil.