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Aug 2024
52m 50s

How to Avoid Burnout & Unlock True Produ...

ERIKA DE PELLEGRIN
About this episode

I don't even know where to start with this conversation! I LOVED every moment of learning from Dr Saliha Afridi on her expert insights into emotional resilience, energy management over and above time management, productivity hacks and tools. There are book recommendations, self regulation exercises, life lessons and MUCH more!



CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drsalihaafridi/

🎥 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/salihaafridi/



TIME STAMPS

(00:00) Introduction

(03:32) How does a professional self reflect?

(07:07) Book recommendations

(10:04) Struggle to Surrender?

(15:46) Why you need ‘The Power Saving Mode’?

(20:09) How to manage your time and be productive 

(24:28) Stressed or burnt out?

(29:12) “People used to call me bionic” 

(36:14) Why do we feel numb and dissociated? 

(45:12) How to compartmentalize your life? 

(49:24) Why do you need a therapist? 



WHO AM I?

My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel!

📸 My personal IG - https://www.instagram.com/erikadpelle/



RESOURCES

▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon: https://bit.ly/4cpHmcV

▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge: https://bit.ly/46CoiqR

▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book: https://bit.ly/4fEFlfP



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MY FAVOURITE STUFF

💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial: https://try.sunsama.com/igaha8bg2gvk 

📚 Scheduling Meeting tool - Calendly https://bit.ly/4cVbgGR 



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