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EPISODE · Sep 12, 2026 · 32 MIN

How to Prevent Burnout & Manage Stress: Creating a Happier, Healthier Life

from Mental HEALTH Break With Dr. Nafisa Sekandari · host Dr. Nafisa Sekandari

Share your thoughts here! September is a perfect time to pause, reflect, and check in with yourself.As part of my Happiness Project, this month I’m focusing on stress, overwhelm, and burnout, and how we can make intentional changes before we become completely depleted.After reflecting on the first nine months of the year, I’ve been asking myself some important questions: Where is my energy going? What is creating unnecessary stress? What do I need to release, delegate, or change? Where do I need stronger boundaries? And what can I do now to create a healthier and happier life?In this episode, we’ll talk about how to recognize the warning signs of burnout, understand what is contributing to your stress, and begin making practical changes that protect your energy and well-being.In This Episode, We Explore:The difference between everyday stress and burnoutHow to recognize your personal warning signs of burnoutWhy constantly pushing yourself can eventually leave you depletedTaking an honest look at where your time and energy are goingFocusing on what you can control and releasing what you cannotLearning to delegate and ask for helpCreating healthier boundaries without guiltWhy rest and recovery are essential for long-term well-beingSimple ways to regulate your nervous system and reduce stressHow taking care of yourself creates a positive ripple effect in your relationshipsReflecting on the past nine months and deciding what you want to changeCreating a vision for the person you want to be moving forwardYour September ReflectionTake a few minutes this month to ask yourself:What is draining my energy?What am I carrying that I need to release?What can I delegate?Where do I need better boundaries?What do I want the next chapter of my life to feel like?You don't have to wait for a new year to make a change. Every day gives us an opportunity to pause, reset, and make a different choice.The Happiness Project is about creating more happiness, peace, health, and fulfillment through small, intentional changes that can create a ripple effect throughout our lives.If you've been feeling stressed, overwhelmed, exhausted, or simply ready for a reset, this episode is for you.Follow Dr. Sekandari on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_nafisa_sekandariFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.sekandariWatch Video Recording on YoutubeTo learn more about Dr. Sekandari or schedule a FREE consultation visit https://www.drsekandari.com

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Share your thoughts here! September is a perfect time to pause, reflect, and check in with yourself. As part of my Happiness Project, this month I’m focusing on stress, overwhelm, and burnout, and how we can make intentional changes before we become completely depleted. After reflecting on the first nine months of the year, I’ve been asking myself some important questions: Where is my energy going? What is creating unnecessary stress? What do I need to release, delegate, or change? Where do ...

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