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Afternoon Tea in The Realm: Defying Ordinary!

November 30, 2015

Just this past Friday, Dr Toby and I (Dr Bev) sat down at the dining table over a pot of tea and macarons (delish) while we filmed a video for our ladies in The Realm!

Our Afternoon Tea in The Realm discussion was…Defy Ordinary and what that means to you.

Half an hour of sipping, chatting, taking questions and sharing really fabulous opinions about how highly sensitive, creative and smart women can start defying ordinary in their own unique ways.

Next month’s topic already picked and it will start the New Year off on a high note. Can’t wait to get our member’s opinions on this one.

If you’d like to join us, membership inside The Realm is free, it’s inspiring, it’s supportive and we’d love you to join us. Your membership begins here: The Realm

See you inside, The Burnout Queens xx

Fed Up & Highly Sensitive to ‘Too’ Phrases

November 24, 2015

Here are some of the Top 14 ‘You’re Too’ phrases Highly Sensitive People hear! We know they drive you crazy, but you’ve been told you’re crazy all you life anyway, right?

‘too’ emotional – ‘too’ shy – ‘too’ intense – ‘too’ serious – ‘too’ moody – ‘too’ neurotic – ‘too’ idealistic – ‘too’ dramatic and oh yeah, let’s not forget the obvious…

You’re Just Too Sensitive!

Of course you’ve heard these all your life. They don’t make you crazy, they just mean you are a highly sensitive person.

At the Burnout Queens we celebrate being Highly Sensitive. We both are and we are NO shrinking violets! Being an HSP means you are strong, bold, creative, quirky, and much more. You have a character that needs to be embraced. Find out what it really means to be highly sensitive and how it affects everything from your identity to your relationships to your career choices: The Burnout Queens, Highly Sensitive

The #1 feedback on this page is…”Thank you, now I know I wasn’t crazy all my life!” Nectar to our ears!

With love, The Burnout Queens xx

Telegraph story on Highly Sensitive People

November 11, 2015

Here’s a great article from the Telegraph on what it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person. At the bottom of the article (at the moment I read it) 2.6 million people had already ‘liked it’.

Click here to read: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/wellbeing/health-advice/highly-sensitive-people

Goodness, the 20% of HSP’s in the population (just in the US) make up a rather large and might I say, creative group.

Never underestimate the power of ‘not so loud’ people in your midst. We have an important role to play in business, interpersonal relationships and families.

Love, The Burnout Queens (two highly sensitive women and proud to be born as such) xx

PS: Don’t be shy! Leave us your comments if you think you are highly sensitive and how it has formed your opinion of yourself.

Outsmarting a Wet Umbrella, HSP Style

November 10, 2015

This HSP woman has had enough.

Have you ever been caught out in the rain and then had to stuff your dripping umbrella into your bag before going inside? Yeah, you know what happens after that don’t you? Everything inside that gorgeous tote gets soaked, soggy, damp and ugly to touch.

Well, I know an HSP woman who solved this dilemma in style. With this simple and really inexpensive trick she no longer leaves her umbrella at the shop door (to get taken) or drops it under her seat to soak the floor. No this savvy HSP stylist on a recent shopping trip found this brilliant solution. (I would never have thought of this)

This is actually a waterproof bottle holder bought at a kitchen shop for less than £1. Cut off the long strap (or leave it on for style) and it’s set to go. Cue the rain (which isn’t hard at this time of year). Now when that darn umbrella gets sopping wet, she puts it inside the waterproof pouch, locks it shut and puts the whole thing in her tote. When she gets back to the flat out it all comes and the inside of the tote is dry and preserved (no more pool of water at the bottom of the bag, no more diary unreadable, no more fried mobile). The added bonus is neon colours are easily seen inside the big bag so it’s super easy to find it.

Give it a whirl. It works. Thanks Dr T (our stylish HSP)

5 Signs of Exhaustion Creep & How to Regain Your Groove

November 6, 2015

5 Signs of Exhaustion Creep & How to Get Your Groove Back!

Typically when autumn and winter arrive, I never like waking up, going to work, and returning home in the dark. I feel like a mole and I miss my summer shadows. I think most people (and especially women) feel more tired and we are all more susceptible to flus, colds and achy everything.

Well, I’ve decided to dub this feeling ‘exhaustion creep’.

Here are 5 recognisable signs that the ‘e-creep’ is with you (of course there are many more):

You yawn way more often
You can’t focus very long because you just want to have a nap
You can’t get or stay asleep, making you a grumpy sheep counting expert
You feel dull and achy in your body and joints
You skip the exercise regime because…(fill in favourite excuse)

Sound familiar? These are all pretty recognisable signs, but as ‘be-all-and-do-all-women’ we still have to keep going don’t we! We just don’t have time for ‘exhaustion creep’. So we push through, the exhaustion increases and end up feeling sluggish and low in energy.

Well good news, here’s how to regain your groove:

Eat meals on time (breakfast, lunch & dinner please)
Stretch your body (she’ll thank you for it)
Take a quiet walk (crunch of leaves underfoot can be therapeutic)
Deep breathe on purpose for 5 minutes (in to 4-hold to 4- out to 8)
Drink water to hydrate (coffee & tea while hot, are dehydrating)

Simple everyday ways to keep your groove intact because You are a Burnout Queen!

Love, Dr T & Dr B xx