December Newsletter

When it just gets too much

"So, how are things?" In a year in which one crisis follows the next, the standard non-committal answer to this question has become rare. "Fine, thank you!". Who is still doing well? "The situation is just what it is," is often said, or: "At the moment, it's really a lot."

When the war began in the middle of Europe in February, the shock that what was thought impossible had actually begun hit us all in our already shaken state of mind. Two years of pandemic had taken away what had made up our lives until then: togetherness, freedom, contact, structure, order, the ability to plan, the familiar daily routine. The need for normality was great. Instead, there was no recovery period for us after the pandemic. First there was the war, followed by a heatwave summer that made the threat of climate change clear. Then prices exploded, and with the financial worries, came the fear of freezing in the autumn. Winter is dominated by the energy crisis and the question: heating, and if so, how much can I afford?

In view of the much greater suffering of the Ukrainians and elsewhere in the world, it is sometimes difficult for us to admit how upset we are. But it's no wonder: when crisis follows crisis and catastrophes pile up into an ever larger mountain, the psyche hardly has enough time to recover. We are simply exhausted. If, in addition to the exhaustion of society as a whole, there is also a personal burden, such as a challenges in the partnership, trouble at work, illness, money worries, then this leads to definitive overstrain and it's kind of understandable that we are all feeling exhausted.

It is all the more important that we use the time at the end of the year to pause and ask ourselves how we are doing. And when we realise that we too are exhausted, think about ourselves, treat ourselves to something good, regain energy and look ahead.

The other day I read an article that argued in essence that it is best to give up hope for change, improvement of a situation, good days, etc., because it is best not to expect anything so that one cannot be disappointed. There is something to the idea that if we accept situations as they are, we might enjoy what we have more. But in the end, isn't it hope that helps us not to remain in the now, but to develop further because we believe that something can change?

So, let's not give up hope that 2023 will be a year of change for all of us!

In difficult times, it is important to pull together. Be there for each other, listen, show consideration. As social beings, we can give each other strength above all. A good way to start is to ask: "And how are you?" AND LISTEN to the answer! In these times, the answer to that question is perhaps more honest than ever before.

Have a wonderful rest of the year and enjoy the days. Thank you for being such loyal readers of my newsletter!

Warm wishes

Judith

Expert Exchange Web Session "Feeling exhausted"

It is the permanent stress that can make us ill. Anyone experiencing long-term stress can become emotionally exhausted and overwhelmed. In difficult times, emotional exhaustion can sneak up on you. However we need to get out of that and gain new energy and spirit! Emotional exhaustion is often a result of accumulated stress from your personal or work lives, or a combination of both. Emotional exhaustion can also be one of the signs of a burnout. People experiencing emotional exhaustion often feel like they have no influence or control over what happens in life. They may feel "stuck" or "trapped" in a situation. Lack of energy, poor sleep, and decreased motivation can make it more difficult to overcome emotional exhaustion. As this stressed-out state can over time cause permanent damage to our health we have to take it seriously and address it promptly.

It's never too late to seek help.

Join this Expert Exchange Web Session to understand some of the possible reasons for feeling exhausted and get some practical tips how you could get out of that. The session will consist of a brief presentation of the potential reasons of exhaustion and there will be time for you to comment and do a self-reflect before we will close with some practical tips on what you could start to do, in order to be fully energized and look forward to the next challenges ahead.

Here are some details on the Espert Exchange Web Session:

Date: 12th January 2023, 6pm CET

Duration: approx. 1 hour
Language: English

Fee: FREE

Professional Coach: Judith Roth

The web sessions will be delivered via Zoom Meeting Link.

For further details and to sign up for the programm please register for your FREE membership at

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Have a great end of the year and see you soon at "Break Your Pattern"!

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