Beating burnout with Tracey Hewett

According to Mental Health UK, 90% of adults experienced high or extreme levels of stress in 2023, a figure that was consistent across all ages. The same research found 20% of people of working age needed to take time off due to poor mental health.

In 2025, there are all manner of reasons why people are anxious, stressed and close to burnout. The way we work isn’t working for far too many of us.

But what are the signs of burnout and what support is available? What can organisations do to help colleagues better manage their workloads? And what part can internal communication play?

In this episode, Jen, Cat and Dom chat with Tracey Hewett, a worklife coach and wellbeing trainer to understand the risks and how to avoid them.

Takeaways

• Burnout has been on the rise since the pandemic.
• Work-related stress is a significant issue affecting many employees.
• The World Health Organisation defines burnout as a syndrome from chronic workplace stress.
• Leisure activities are essential for recovery and should not be overlooked.
• Learning to say no is a powerful tool for managing workload.
• Organisations have a legal duty to ensure psychological health.
• Effective communication is key to alleviating burnout.
• Internal communicators can model supportive behaviours in the workplace.
• Recognising the signs of burnout is crucial for prevention.
• Self-care is essential for maintaining wellbeing in high-pressure environments.

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Find Tracey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceyhewett/

Worklife Mindfulness: https://www.worklifemindfulness.com/

HSE - employer’s legal duty: https://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/overview.htm

Tracey’s stress audit: https://www.worklifemindfulness.com/work-related-stress-audit

Tracey’s blog about burnout: 19 things I learned from a stay at Burnout Hotel

https://www.worklifemindfulness.com/post/things-i-learned-from-burnout