Managing Burnout – The ‘No’ Practice

Saying ‘no’ can be an act of self-care. Burnout often comes from taking on too much. Learning to say “no” can be a powerful way to protect your energy. Here’s how to start:

• Assess whether each new task or responsibility aligns with your priorities
• Practice polite but firm responses like, “I’m sorry, I’m at capacity right now.”
• Recognize that saying “no” to others is saying “yes” to your well-being
• Set boundaries with your time and energy, and honor them

The more you practice saying no, the more you protect yourself from burnout.

Burnout is a specialty at Penney Murphy & Associates.
Every member on our Counselling Team is highly trained
and experienced in burnout work.
We’ll help you to recover from your burnout and learn strategies to prevent it in future.