#441: How to Beat Mental Exhaustion

Sarah and Amanda speak with Dr. Alice Boyes, a former clinical psychologist and author of The Healthy Mind Toolkit, about how to beat mental exhaustion. Dr. Boyes details:-what the “step-up approach” is—and how to use it to your advantage;-why replicating your current systems might be better (and easier!) than creating a new system;-how the adage, “Too busy chasing cows to build a fence,” applies to us all;-the importance of pleasurable routines in our daily lives; and,-the “secret resource” for emotional support. The mother runner duo talks swimming in the intro, with the guest jumping in at 11:06. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Self-care shave essentials from Flamingo for just $16 with free shipping at shopflamingo.com/amrPrioritize your pleasure: get a 30-day free trial at DipseaStories.com/amrHire from the best: Get a $75 credit from the number one jobsite in the world at Indeed.com/amr  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices