Mindfulness

Question 1

What is burnout?

Answer 1

A state of mental and physical exhaustion related to work or care-giving activities

• emotional exhaustion
• depersonalisation
• reduced sense of personal achievement

Question 2

What is mindfulness?

Answer 2

Paying attention in a particular way on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgementally

Question 3

What is allostatic load?

Answer 3

Prolonged stress leads to wear and tear on the body

Mediated through the sympathetic nervous system

Question 4

How are stress and telomere shortening linked?

Answer 4

Those with perceived stress have shorter telomeres (lower telomerase activity)

Question 5

What is FLOW?

Answer 5

A psychological state that can occur when challenged and skills in a situation are both high

Results in outstanding performance levels

Question 6

What does ESSENCE stand for?

Answer 6

Education
Stress management 
Spirituality 
Exercise
Nutrition
Connectedness
Environment

Question 7

What is motivational interviewing?

Answer 7

A directive, client-centred counselling style for eliciting behaviour change by helping clients to explore and resolve ambivalence

Question 8

What does SMART stand for?

Answer 8

Specific 
Measurable
Attractive/appropriate
Realistic/relevant
Timely/timebound