Burnout Prevention
& Recovery
Reclaim Your Energy  Restore Your Wellbeing
Learn how to recognise the warning signs of burnout, recover your energy, build resilience
and create a healthier, more sustainable way of living and working.
 Could Burnout Be Creeping In?
Burnout looks different for everyone, which is why it's often difficult to recognise.
You might notice that you're:
- Feeling physically or emotionally exhausted.
- Finding it difficult to switch off, even when you're not working.
- Struggling to concentrate or make decisions.
- Becoming more irritable or impatient.
- Waking up tired, even after sleeping.
- Feeling overwhelmed by things that never used to bother you.
- Losing motivation or enthusiasm for your work.
Perhaps you've been telling yourself it's "just a busy season."
Perhaps you've simply become used to feeling this way.
Either way, your mind and body are trying to tell you something.
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When was the last time you felt like yourself?
Running a business can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be demanding. There are always decisions to make, people relying on you, problems to solve and another task waiting for your attention. Before long, it's easy to fall into the habit of pushing through, telling yourself you'll slow down once this project is finished or things become a little less busy.
The trouble is, that moment rarely arrives.. . . .
Instead, weeks turn into months and your energy begins to fade. You may find yourself feeling constantly tired, struggling to concentrate, becoming less patient, or simply no longer enjoying your work the way you once did.. . . .
Burnout doesn't usually happen overnight. It develops gradually, making it easy to dismiss the warning signs until your mind and body begin telling you that something needs to change.. . . .
The good news is that burnout isn't inevitable. With the right support and practical strategies, it's possible to restore your energy, rebuild your resilience and create a healthier, more sustainable way of living and working.
Burnout Is More Than Feeling Stressed.
Many people think burnout is simply "too much stress."
Burnout develops when the demands placed on you consistently outweigh your ability to recover. Over time, your physical, mental and emotional reserves become depleted. You continue functioning because you have to—but it often comes at the expense of your health, your relationships and your enjoyment of life.
The sooner you recognise what's happening, the sooner you can begin changing the pattern.
How I Can Help
This personalised six-month coaching programme designed is to help you recover from burnout—or prevent it before it takes a greater toll.
I use my PEPSS Whole Person Model to guide the coaching process, but we don't stick to a fixed curriculum because every person's experience is different.
Together we'll explore what's contributing to your stress and develop practical strategies that fit your personality, your work and your lifestyle.
As your understanding grows, so will your confidence in knowing how to take care of yourself before stress becomes overwhelming.
Find Out If This Coaching Is Right For YouA Whole-Person Approach
Burnout often develops through a combination of factors including prolonged stress, unrealistic expectations, lifestyle habits, relationships, work pressures and the way we think and respond to challenges.
That's why my coaching takes a holistic approach.
Together we'll explore the areas of your life that are contributing to burnout including your physiology, your environment, your psychology and your social and spiritual aspects too. |
Then, we'll develop practical strategies that support your wellbeing as a whole—not just your ability to cope.
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What We'll Explore Together
Throughout our coaching journey, we'll work on the areas that are most relevant to you.
This may include:
Understanding BurnoutÂ
You'll gain a clearer understanding of what burnout is, why it develops and how it affects your body, mind and performance. Once you understand the process, it becomes much easier to recognise the warning signs early.
Breaking the Stress Cycle
We'll identify the patterns, habits and pressures that keep you stuck in survival mode and begin replacing them with healthier, more supportive ways of responding.
Building Your Personal Wellbeing Toolkit
You'll learn practical strategies to help you manage stress more effectively, calm your nervous system and respond differently when life becomes demanding.. . . Rather than relying on quick fixes, we'll focus on skills you can continue using long after our coaching has finished.
Restoring Your Energy
Recovery isn't simply about taking a holiday.
Together we'll explore ways to rebuild your physical, mental and emotional energy through sustainable habits that work for your lifestyle.
Protecting Your Wellbeing
As you begin feeling stronger, we'll look at creating healthier boundaries, managing your workload more effectively and developing routines that support your long-term wellbeing.
Reconnecting With What Matters Most
Burnout has a way of narrowing life until it feels like work is everything.
As your energy returns, we'll explore how to reconnect with the people, activities and experiences that bring meaning, fulfilment and balance to your life.
Is This Program Right For You?
You don't have to be completely burnt out before asking for support.
This programme is for business owners who recognise that something isn't quite right and want to make positive changes before burnout takes a greater toll.
Whether you're already experiencing burnout or simply want to build healthier, more sustainable ways of living and working, you'll receive personalised coaching designed around your unique needs.
Yes Please!Hi, I'm Averil Maher
For more than 20 years I have helped people gain clarity, grow their business, build resilience and help restore lost energy.
Although I am a certified business and life coach, my very first qualification was as a Stress Consultant. That was because I was feeling very stressed and looking for a way to cope.Â
Now I focus on empowering business owners to perform at their best by overcoming stress and burnout.
My work is gentle and holistic yet powerfully transformational. If you think you might be heading toward burnout, please aske for a free consultation.
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Before working with Averil, I dealt with business (and other personal) stress poorly. I would often feel overwhelmed and irritable, and take out my frustrations on close friends and family.
Now I have practical tips on how to stop stress escalating, that I am using on a daily basis. The tips have made such a difference to my wellbeing which has improved significantly as a result. Â
I can't recommend Averil enough to anyone who wants to improve how they deal with stress.
Jessica Stebbings
New Zealand
I was so overwhelmed with all the tasks around my new business and just life in general. Averil came equipped with a variety of different tools to help me identify my goals and break through a few barriers.Â
I didn’t realize that my anxiety has been snowballing ever since I was young. By simply spending 30 minutes daily on focusing my intentions she has helped me to get control on my anxiety so I could focus on what needed to be done and what I want for myself. I feel a lot more grounded, productive and positive and spend less time stressing out.
I highly recommend coaching with Averil. She is warm and compassionate and has a natural ability to zone in to the issues and seek a resolution for you.
Marie S.
Wellington, NZ