Stress, overload, tension and burnout can manifest themselves in different ways. Below I explain what these terms mean and how you can recognize them.
Stress is a natural response of your body to challenges or threats. It helps you stay alert and focused. Short-term stress can be useful, but long-term or intense stress can be harmful to your mental, emotional and physical health.
Stress often arises when you take on too much or want to do too much at once, in combination with too little quality rest. You have difficulty relaxing and feel like you are constantly “on”.
Long-term stress can lead to overload, exhaustion or ultimately a burnout. Your body and mind get worn out and depleted. The difference between each one lies in the severity and duration of the complaints.
Having experienced more stress than you can handle, you feel constantly overwhelmed and over-asked. The feeling of overload is persistant and limits your daily functioning to varying degrees.
It is important to take the signs of stress, overload, exhaustion or burnout seriously. If you notice that you are suffering from stress symptoms for a long time or are starting to feel overstretched constantly, seek help in time to reduce the risk of burnout. In the case of a full on burnout, seeking help is an absolute priority.
A coach, therapist or GP can help you tackle the causes of your stress and find balance in your life again, so that you are able to recover.
You are not alone. Stress, overload, exhaustion and burnout are very common. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Doing nothing worsens the situation and ultimately makes your recovery more difficult than necessary, and that would be a loss.
Do you recognize yourself in these signals and do you want to do something about it? Don’t wait any longer and contact me, without any obligation. Together we will look at what you need to regain control of your life and how coaching can help you.
Want to know more about how burnout occurs? Read my explanation of the ‘Chronic Stress Reversal’ 5-phase model here.
Unfortunately, stress, overload, exhaustion and burnout do not go away by themselves. It all starts with the will to change. The question is: are you worth creating a better life for yourself?
An very effective way to work on stress and burnout is to hire a coach or therapist. A coach/therapist can work with you to identify where you are now, where you would like to go in your life and what is needed or what stands in the way of that. A coach/therapist then guides you through this process.
As a stress & burnout coach, I guide people who are stuck in stress, overload, exhaustion or burnout to a balanced life with more inner peace and energy. Whether you are struggling at work, are off sick at home or are in the middle of a reintegration process – I am there for you on the road to recovery.
I use NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) as a basis. This is a solution based approach that is very practical and proven to be effective. My approach focuses on four core areas: body, mind, soul and environment. I work with the ‘Chronic Stress Reversal’ method as a framework for recovery.
As a counselor, I am also trained in person-centered therapy. This means that I see you as a person with potential, not as a complaint or diagnosis. In addition, I also integrate mindfulness and components of cognitive behavioral therapy into my coaching.
The fact that you are reading this now is a good sign. A part of you acknowledges that something needs to change in your life, that you no longer want to go on like this.
At the same time, it might feel scary. As humans, we tend to hold on to what we know, even if it is detrimental to our well-being. The fear of the unknown then takes over: “Better the devil you know”, as they say. This is very understandable.
Your sense of safety is therefore my priority. I do that from a place of ‘Sponsorship’. Sponsorship is about the following:
The basic attitude from which I work is based on the following assumptions:
I also work from a number of core values that are important to me. These are:
My experience shows that these are important conditions for helping you to be open and vulnerable, so that real change is possible.
Multifaceted coaching – my sessions combine conversation, education, and powerful techniques to create real change.
Clients come to me for my knowledge and experience, but especially for the safe environment in which they can work on their healing and growth, in peace and with compassion.
You are not alone. Many people today experience the pressure of a demanding life. Be assured: there is a way back to inner balance and energy.
My guidance is there for you if you:
Schedule a free Insight Session with me and discover how coaching can help you. During our conversation we will discuss your situation and explore the possibilities for recovery together.
Step 1 You book a free Insight Session
Book an obligation free Insight Session of 30 minutes in which we discuss your request for help.
Step 2 Whether or not to start coaching?
After our conversation, you decide whether you want to start or not.
Step 3 If YES: you book your first appointment.
Step 4 We get started!
I understand that you may no longer know how to get out of this. That feeling of being stuck while deep inside you long for inner peace, balance and enough energy to enjoy your life again. Your uncertainty and frustration are completely understandable.
Together we will go through a personal coaching trajectory in which we:
Together we break the vicious circle of stress and build a life in which inner peace and energy are central again.
Each recovery trajectory is unique and progresses at its own pace. The number of sessions depends on your request for help and differs per person. You determine the pace yourself and indicate what you need.
Before starting the process, we will determine together how much support you want and what best suits your situation. My experience shows that sustainable recovery takes time, but every step forward counts.
Insight Session: free
Coaching session (1 hour): €110,-
Payment is easy and fast:
I work online with clients from all over the world, as well as with people from Zoetermeer and the surrounding area at my home practice, in both English or Dutch.
You don’t have to do this alone. Take back control of your recovery and discover how coaching can support you in regaining balance and energy.
Richard is highly skilled at attuning to his clients, allowing him to coach in a very personal way. He has the right experience to truly understand what is needed, and helps you find it!
Edith Eeltink
Richard is a special, kind, and patient man who is highly skilled as a coach. I met him at a time when I was unhappy with certain aspects of myself and unable to find a way to change them. Richard helped me unlock the first part, and since then, I have been able to make so many changes.
Wendy Frost
I describe Richard as a calm person who gave me the space and opportunity to develop myself.
It was about working on myself, and sometimes it was hard work. Moments of awareness and insights followed one another, recognizing your own processes and pitfalls. When I got stuck in certain processes, time was taken to see what I needed to move forward.
I felt comfortable and could be myself because I had great guidance from Richard.
Marianne Mettler
Thank you, Richard, for guiding me in rediscovering myself. Thank you also for all the tools you provided to help me move forward with more self-direction on the path of my life. I highly recommend everyone to be open to Richard Post’s personalized approach.
Jeanet Vermeulen