#172 Wellth Talks - January's Business Blues

In this episode of Wellth Talks, host Garry Kelly, Niall Leyden and Pádraic Ó Máille discuss the challenges of burnout, stress, and anxiety that often arise at the start of the year. They share practical strategies for building resilience, including self-care, goal setting, and gratitude. The conversation highlights the value of using quiet business periods for reflection, planning, and strengthening support networks. Listeners are encouraged to embrace change, prioritise well-being, and connect with community. Upcoming events and the importance of teamwork are also discussed, offering inspiration and actionable advice for navigating both personal and professional challenges.   Please visit: GK Media https://www.gkmedia.ie Atlantic Wealth Management https://atlanticwm.ie Pádraic Ó Máille Smácht https://omaille.ie Disclaimer: Niall Leyden is the Founder of Atlantic Wealth Management Limited, a firm that is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland to advise on and arrange a range of financial products. Please note that Niall’s comments in this podcast are made in a personal capacity and are not recommendations or financial advice and do not form part of Atlantic Wealth Management Limited’s regulated activity.   Podcast Introduction (00:00:00) GK Media Studios introduction and overview of the Wellth Talks podcast. January Anxieties & Burnout (00:00:17) Discussion on common fears, anxieties, and burnout at the start of the year. Resilience and Mindset (00:01:33) Advice on staying positive, resilient, and avoiding panic in January. Burnout as a Global Issue (00:02:22) Burnout described as a widespread problem; importance of positive thinking. Event Insights & Mindset Choices (00:03:12) Lessons from a resilience event; mindset and recovery strategies. Practical Self-Care Tips (00:04:07) Advice on health routines, hydration, sleep, and alcohol-free living. Definition of Resilience (00:04:36) Explaining resilience as "bounce-ability" and the importance of flexibility. Recovery and Me Time (00:05:42) Emphasizing the need for personal recovery time and recharging. Managing Worry and Goal Setting (00:06:24) Strategies for handling worry, setting goals, and planning for the year. Making Mondays Better (00:07:14) Tips for starting the week strong: energy, priorities, and focus. Avoiding Burnout with Boundaries (00:08:04) Setting boundaries, saying no, and managing workload to prevent burnout. Healthy Habits to Prevent Burnout (00:08:54) Personal examples of healthy routines to avoid burnout. Power Blocks and Environment (00:09:43) Scheduling deep work, designing your workspace, and ending with gratitude. Gratitude Practice (00:10:35) The role of gratitude in reducing stress and preventing burnout. Deadline Management & Mindfulness (00:12:05) Reevaluating deadlines and being mindful to avoid unnecessary stress. Adapting to Change (00:13:14) Book recommendation: "Who Moved My Cheese?" and lessons on adapting to change. Embracing Change and Resilience (00:14:04) Accepting change as constant and building resilience to bounce back. Quiet Times as Opportunity (00:15:01) Viewing slow business periods as opportunities for planning and foundation-building. Teamwork and Support Networks (00:18:14) Importance of peer groups, masterminds, and teamwork for resilience. Setting Big Goals & Upcoming Event (00:20:18) Announcement of a potential Wellth Talks event and encouragement to set ambitious goals. Podcast Closing & Newsletter (00:21:49) Instructions for listeners to sign up for updates and closing thanks. Podcast Outro (00:22:07) GK Media Studios outro.