Over the summer we’ve curated a series of past You Are Not A Frog episodes to help you reflect, take stock, and to help you get some headspace as you prepare for what’s bound to be a busy and challenging Autumn.  These episodes are some of my personal favourites and I’m so pleased to be able to share them again.  This week… Eff it living. This was one of the very first YANAF episodes I recorded. I’m talking with John C. Parkin about his life mantra - the clue is in the title! Whilst it might seem to be a bit dismissive, this philosophy is based on some ancient principles which might just help ease some of the stress and anxiety we experience. And it certainly helped me on holiday when my family were driving me mad…..find out more by listening to the episode here.  Caution - this episode does contain swearing! Find the original episode shownotes here  Find more episodes here Find out more about our training programmes here

Summer Replay Series: Eff-It Living with John C Parkin

The podcast for GPs, hospital doctors and other professionals in high-stakes, high-stress jobs who want to thrive rather than just survive.

You studied for years, you’re really good at what you do but you’ve noticed that you’re starting to feel overwhelmed, overworked and under-resourced. You may be comparing yourself to a frog in boiling water - the heat has built up so slowly that you haven’t noticed the extra-long days becoming the norm. You may feel on the edge and trapped in the very job that you’ve spent years working towards.

Here’s the problem, frogs only have two choices; stay and be boiled alive, or jump out of the pan. The good news is that you are not a frog. You have many more choices than you think you do. You don’t have to quit, and nor should stress and burnout be inevitable.

It is possible to be master of your own destiny, to craft your work life and career so that you can thrive even in the most difficult of situations. There are simple changes you can make which will make a huge difference to your stress levels and help you enjoy life again.

Your host is Dr Rachel Morris, GP turned Executive Coach and Specialist in Resilience at Work who knows what it’s like to feel like an exhausted frog. In the podcast, she’ll be talking to friends, colleagues and experts all who have an interesting take on resilience for clever people in high-stakes, high-stress jobs so that together you can take back control to beat stress and burnout, survive and thrive.

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When we notice the warning signs of burnout, we can end up either doing things that don’t help in the long-term, or we ignore the problem. Here are some of the most common mistakes people make when they feel like they’re burning out, and how to avoid them. Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Download the Stress Curve handout Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Mentioned in this episode: 

The Biggest Mistakes People Make When They are Heading for Burnout

Research shows that loneliness could be as detrimental to our health as cancer, and it’s not an issue affecting older people, but those in their teens and 20s. This episode offers practical steps to help you create more healthy, high-quality connections in your life.LinksThe dangers of loneliness – TEDx St AlbansDownload the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD.Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group
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Why Loneliness Can Kill, and What to Do About it

Get more control over your time by clearly defining and enforcing your personal boundaries. Discover why it feels like people overstep them, and what to do when that happens.LinksDownload the THRIVE Week PlannerDownload the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD.Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group
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How to Set a Boundary No-one Can Break

When someone on your team isn't pulling their weight, it's not only demoralising for the rest of the team, but detrimental to the person in question. If performance management isn’t put into practice, workplaces can become toxic, which can hamper performance and lower job satisfaction. High-functioning teams enable everyone to speak up, challenge each-other, and share their mistakes and learning. And it all starts with giving feedback. Download the episode’s podsheet. You can use it for reflection and to submit for your appraisal as part of your CPD. Join the You Are Not a Frog Facebook group Mentioned in this episode: 

What to Do When a Colleague isn’t Pulling Their Weight

If you’re caught in a cycle of constant work, you might feel like you can't afford even a short break. But that only leads to burnout, so what do you do if you feel you’re too busy to take a break?LinksHow to Avoid Amygdala Hijack Part 1 – Episode 169How to Avoid Amygdala Hijack Part 2 – Episode 171Download your THRIVE Week PlannerDownload your Overwhelm SOS guide
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Summer Replay Series: Eff-It Living with John C Parkin

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