Table of Contents
Introduction
Part 1: What is Burnout?
Chapter 1. The stress factor
1.1 Burnout defined
1.2 The stress response
1.3 The three stages of burnout
Chapter 2. Why women experience burnout
Chapter 3. The burnout effect
3.1 Health conditions associated with burnout
3.2 Symptoms to look out for
Chapter 4. Managing fatigue and emotional overwhelm
4.1 The traditional approach
4.2 An alternative
Part 2: What Is Actually Going On
Section introduction - Getting to the root cause
Chapter 5. What’s going on in your brain
Chapter 6. The hidden cycle driving your mood
Chapter 7. Your cells’ energy engine room
Chapter 8. That gut feeling: The role of the Gut-Brain Axis
Chapter 9. Hormone havoc
Chapter 10. The blood sugar roller coaster
Chapter 11. The role of inflammation and immune health
Chapter 12. Your genes
Part 3: What To Do About It
Section introduction – My Mood-Boosting Method
Chapter 13. Nourish – the brain and the whole body
13.1 A Note on hydration
13.2 Fatigue fighting & mood boosting nutrients
13.3 Notorious mood disrupters
Chapter 14. Engage – in physical activities and hobbies
14.1 The right exercise
14.2 Social connection
14.3 Hobbies
14.4 When to disengage - The social media drain
Chapter 15. Restore – through rest and relaxation
15.1 Why you should (self)care
15.2 How to identify your stressors
15.3 Relaxation tools and techniques
15.4 The importance of sleep
Chapter 16. Reframe – negative thoughts and limiting beliefs
16.1 Limiting beliefs
16.2 Check your language
16.3 Breaking negative thought patterns
16.4 Practising gratitude
Part 4: What To Do Next
Chapter 17. The personalized approach
Chapter 18. Functional and nutrigenomic testing
Recipes (c.20, including:
Mood-boosting breakfasts,
Grab-and go lunches,
Energising dinners, and
Pick-me-up snack ideas)
Resources
References
Index
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