Job burnout is an insidious problem in the American workforce, among all levels of employees. Frequently undiagnosed, burnout may appear in job statistics of absenteeism statistics, in suicide rates, or in the development of chronic illnesses that keep employees from working. Ultimately, working oneself to death can be the disguise for job burnout.
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Often athletes who engage in out-of-control behaviors rationalize that everyone in the situation would react that way. Obviously, there is plenty of evidence to the contrary, where athletes are provoked continuously and most do not melt down
Continue readingIn my last blog (Part 1.) I discussed the first 5 remarkable stress facts that every advisor should be aware of: Your Personality Dynamics Can Make You More Prone to Stress Even Small Amounts of Chronic Stress Can Affect Your Health in a Negative Way You Do Not Need to Eliminate All Stress to be […]
Continue readingEveryone talks about the stress that goes with the territory in the financial services industry. Indeed, I get calls weekly from advisors who want me to help them deal with their stress. There is so much information out there about the effects of stress that it can be stressful and overwhelming just trying to absorb […]
Continue readingHow do you explain setbacks and unfortunate events, such as the stress of having to call a very difficult client after the market tanks, to yourself? How do you persevere and remain resilient under adverse circumstances, which are part and parcel of every financial services professional’s career? Do you look at setbacks as overwhelming catastrophes […]
Continue readingIn essence, all of our stress is actually self-imposed. What do I mean by that? Events and situations that advisors deal with do not cause advisor stress. It’s not the event, but your interpretation of the event that either causes stress or relaxed feelings. The choice is yours. It’s all about the conversations you have […]
Continue readingRecent changes to health insurance laws have caused dramatic shifts in the careers of independent health insurance agents. Changes in commission structure and competition from health insurance navigators have led independent agents to feel fear and stress. Fortunately, help is available. The professional organization Health Agents of America (HAFA) is looking out for independent agents, […]
Continue readingI was recently in a doctor’s office, and he related to me that he is suffering from “provider burnout.” Sadly, this is something that is becoming more and more common among professionals in all types of service-based industries. Is this a new epidemic or just the result of a more common and easily fixable problem? […]
Continue readingStress mastery is an important skill for everyone, regardless of their career or industry. For financial advisors, stress mastery can help you perform better under pressure and better deal with difficult clients. The key to stress mastery is understanding that events themselves do not cause your stress – you cause your own stress by the […]
Continue readingIn my last few blog posts, I have discussed not only corporate wellness programs, but also the importance of individuals taking mental health into their own hands. Mental health involves managing stress, because stress is not caused by events themselves but rather how we interpret events. On my Developing the Mindset of a Champion website, […]
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