Podcast 316: How I Mentally Prepare for a Busy Week + a Neurocycle to Reduce Stress & Burnout

Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: Let’s face it: there’s no better feeling than going to bed knowing that you’re well prepared for the next day. So, in this podcast I am going to talk about how to self-regulate your thinking using the Neurocycle to prepare for a busy week and reduce your stress levels and risk for burnout. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/managing-burnout-and-stress OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -BiOptimizer’s Magnesium: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order. -Chili Sleep: Head over to chilisleep.com/DRLEAF to learn more and save 20% off the purchase of any new sleep system. -Four Sigmatic Coffee: Get up to 40% off + Free Shipping on select bundles. To claim this deal you MUST go to Foursigmatic.com/DRLEAF PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 2:30 What happens when you go to sleep anxious about the week ahead 3:33 Planning for a busy week using self-regulation 4:40 Why I like to use the Neurocycle for everyday anxieties & worries 5:50 What happens in the brain when you feel overwhelmed 6:10 The importance of balanced beta energy in the brain 12:25 Why the mind always comes first 13:00 How I use mind-management when I have a busy week ahead of me 14:00 How to use your mind to prepare your brain for stressful periods in your life 16:00 What is mind-management & how do you do it? 17:20, 24:00 Using the 5 steps of the Neurocycle to plan for the week 26:00 How to make a busy week for you instead of against you 30:50 The importance of building rewards & rest into your week 31:10 How over-complaining can affect your mental health ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf