As the work year gets into full swing, expectations about our energy levels are high.

“People can still feel burnt out after the holidays for several reasons.” Says Amanda. Feelings of burnout at this time of year are common. Although quitting is not an option to achieve a work-life balance and to protect against future burnout, you must recover from the stress responses your body has in play.

Follow the link to read Amanda’s tips on how to beat the post-holiday blues in The Age article. 

https://www.theage.com.au/business/workplace/how-to-beat-the-post-holiday-blues-20230131-p5cgxu.html

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