I have been thinking a lot recently about invisible habits, the small, almost automatic ways we move through the world. The kind of things we do without thinking and feel so familiar that we mistake them for personality. The sort of things that show up in the way someone apologises before asking a question, or scans a room before they sit down, or says "I'm fine" before anybody has even asked. The casual comments about not being able to switch off or “feeling the weight of t

By Jayne Morris MCC | Executive Burnout Coach, Founder of Balanceology and Author of Burnout to Brilliance I’ve found myself talking about Paddington Bear recently. He’s been on my mind since I sat down with trauma specialist Dr Susanna Petche to explore the often-overlooked relationship between trauma and burnout. As we talked about adaptation, coping strategies and the invisible load many people carry through life, Paddington appeared in my mind as a metaphor. Most of us kn

Podcast overview In Season 4, Episode 4 of the Burnout to Brilliance Podcast by Balanceology, I’m joined by psychotherapist Kathleen Saxton for a thoughtful and deeply insightful conversation exploring narcissistic relational dynamics, and their often-overlooked connection to stress and burnout. Drawing on both her clinical experience and personal insight, Kathleen brings a nuanced understanding of narcissism as a spectrum, ranging from traits through to diagnosable personali

Podcast insights and professional reflections Podcast overview In Season 4, Episode 3 of the Burnout to Brilliance podcast by Balanceology (formerly the Art of Balance Burnout Podcast) , I’m joined by Pete Mosley for a thoughtful conversation exploring the intersection between quietness, stress and burnout, and why these experiences are so often misunderstood in professional environments. Drawing on insights from his books, including A Leader's Guide to Working with Quiet Pe