April Likins Stress Management & Burnout Coach

08/29/2024

🛌 6 Sleep Myths Affecting Your Rest. 😴

In our hustle-driven world, getting quality sleep often takes a backseat. But did you know some common beliefs about sleep could do more harm than good?

Here are six myths you might be falling for:

🚫 You Can Catch Up on Sleep Over the Weekend.

🚫 The More Sleep, The Better.

🚫 Watching TV Helps You Fall Asleep.

🚫 A Nightcap Helps You Sleep Better.

🚫 You Can Train Your Body to Need Less Sleep.

🚫 Naps Always Make up for Lost Sleep

✨ Sleep is not just about quantity—it’s about quality, and it's crucial for performing your best and preventing burnout.

--------------

Which of these myths surprised you?

👇 Share your thoughts in the comments!

April Likins | Stress Management & Better Work-Life Balance Coach

06/25/2024

Inspiring read! ❤️

We've long known through long-term studies like the Blue Zones Project that our sense of purpose is tied to our well-being and longevity.

How are you intentional to cultivate a sense of purpose and meaning in your life?

Miriam Todd has no plans to retire. "It’s not for everybody, but it works well for me," she says.

06/15/2024

Great reminder ❤️

What is one price of advice you live by or has really stuck with you lately? Let me know in the comments 👇

05/25/2024

, thank you for the signed copy of your new book, "Just One Heart!"

Your story, message, and book is a gift! ❤️

If you haven't picked up Jonathan's new book, I highly, highly recommend ordering it and reading it!





















⁠

05/08/2024

Do you feel things deeply? Have you ever been told you're "too sensitive?"

If so, you're not alone. ❤️ In my latest published article in , I transparently share:

🎯 How challenging this was growing up.

🎯 That discovering I was a highly sensitive person as an adult was life-changing for me!

🎯How I now view sensitivity as a strength and superpower.

🎯How to thrive as an introvert or HSP when feeling overwhelmed and stressed.

🎯 Plus, I share a few of my top stress management tips!

----------------

Can you relate? 👇🏼 Drop your thoughts below.

♻️ Found my article helpful? Kindly REPOST to help a friend.

April Likins | Stress Management Coach

04/21/2024

I meal prepped this Greek salad for the week from Love and Lemons. It's one of our favorites!

Here's the recipe:

https://bit.ly/4d9N8Ry

03/19/2024

To my fellow perfectionists, do-ers, and high achievers....⁠
⁠
Rest isn't something you have to earn. ❤️⁠
⁠
And remember, your performance ≠ your worth. ⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠⁠----------------⁠
⁠
April Likins | Stress Management & Work-Life Harmony Coach⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠

03/12/2024

Do you pressure yourself to perform at a flawless level or feel like a failure when you make a mistake? ⁠
⁠
Do you set high expectations for yourself or others? ⁠
⁠
If so, you most likely wrestle with perfectionism, which is the desire to strive for flawlessness, hyperfocus on others’ perceptions, and being overly self-critical. Perfectionism can lead to a paralyzing fear of failure and, if left unchecked, can contribute to chronic stress and burnout. ⁠
⁠
The reality is none of us will walk through life perfectly. At some point, missing the mark and failure is inevitable. ⁠
⁠
Failure is a normal part of life. Expect disappointments and allow adversity to become a catalyst for growth. ⁠
⁠
Failure isn’t fatal, nor does it mean that you are a failure. ⁠
⁠
⁠Failure is temporary feedback to adjust, pivot, and grow. ⁠
⁠
🎯 Tip: Learn to reframe “failure” as “feedback.” ⁠
⁠
⁠Learn from your mistakes and disappointments, and keep going.⁠
⁠
----------------⁠
⁠
How have you learned to navigate challenges and disappointments when things turn out differently than planned?⁠
⁠
----------------⁠
⁠
April Likins | Stress Management & Work-Life Harmony Coach⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠

02/01/2024

Rest isn’t the opposite of productivity.

Rest is strategically pausing.

It’s how you recharge your batteries so you can come back to your work with energy, creativity, and a fresh set of eyes.

Because you’re not a Tesla or a cellphone that can be plugged in.

Micro pauses throughout your day is a simple way to improve your well-being.
⁠
⁠
⁠
---------------⁠
⁠
Do you agree rest is important? Y/N⁠
⁠
⁠
---------------⁠
⁠
Hi, I'm April Likins, a stress management and work life balance coach for leaders and high achievers.⁠
⁠
👉 Follow me for my top stress and burnout recovery tips. ⁠

01/15/2024

It's easy to feel overwhelmed or stuck when life feels difficult.

A few things that have been helpful to me when life feels consuming:

🎯 First, show yourself grace and compassion.

🎯 Focus on what you can control. What are 3 actions you can take?

Ask yourself...

🎯 What is the silver lining or lesson in the challenge?

🎯 How can I grow through this?

🎯 What are 3 good things that can come from this?

🎯 Who do I trust that can help me see things from a different vantage point?

🎯 Keep going! Sometimes, all you can do is put one foot in front of the other.

As Mel Robbins brilliantly pointed out on her podcast this week, Nike's slogan is famous for one word in the phrase: JUST do it.

We always have a choice to keep moving forward.

--------------------

I'd love to hear:

👉🏼 What other helpful tip would you add when life feels overwhelming?

Drop it below to encourage someone else. ❤️

--------------------
⁠
👋🏻 I'm April Likins, a Work-Life Balance Coach for Leaders and high achievers. ⁠
⁠
Follow for my top stress, well-being, and burnout recovery tips. ⁠

01/09/2024

Taco Tuesday yes or no? 🌮

Need a little recipe inspiration? 😋

We made this taco soup over the holidays and everyone stole the recipe.

Tip: We swapped the beer ingredient for bone broth and used Siete's taco seasoning.

Will you be adding this to your recipe list?

Hearty chicken taco soup packed with black beans, corn, and tomatoes with green chile peppers. Prepared in the slow-cooker, it's easy and tasty!