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Setting Boundaries with Dr Lisa Tyrer
Setting Boundaries with Dr Lisa Tyrer
Setting Boundaries with Dr Lisa Tyrer
Monday 28th April 2025
Dr Lisa Tyrer shares insights on setting boundaries to prevent burnout and enhance wellbeing in healthcare professionals.
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Episode Overview
- Boundaries are essential for preventing burnout and maintaining optimal performance.
- Recognising emotional and mental limits helps balance work and personal needs.
- Setting boundaries involves stating them clearly and considering consequences.
- Taking breaks can recharge energy and improve effectiveness.
- Encouraging a culture of self-care within teams is vital for wellbeing.
Empathy without boundaries is self-destructive.
Dr Lisa Tyrer takes centre stage in this episode of the Practitioner Health Wellbeing Podcast, shedding light on the art of setting boundaries at work. As a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, Dr Tyrer draws from her extensive experience with NHS staff to highlight the importance of boundaries in preventing burnout. You'll find her insights particularly relevant if you're juggling endless to-do lists and feeling the pressure to put yourself last.
Dr Tyrer emphasises that boundaries are not selfish, but a vital form of self-care and self-respect. She uses the analogy of the 'oxygen mask' to illustrate how prioritising oneself is crucial for being able to support others effectively. The episode explores the Yerkes-Dodson curve, a fascinating concept demonstrating the relationship between stress and performance. Dr Tyrer explains how boundaries help maintain optimal performance levels, preventing the slide into exhaustion and burnout.
It's not just about saying 'no' to more tasks, but recognising emotional and mental limits too. She encourages NHS staff to balance their energy between work and personal needs, making it clear that empathy without boundaries can be self-destructive. Dr Tyrer offers practical advice on how to set boundaries, from deciding what you need in advance to stating them clearly without apology. She suggests involving management for support and considering consequences if boundaries aren't respected.
Taking breaks is championed as a way to recharge and improve effectiveness – a notion that might challenge the common belief that there's no time to pause. The episode concludes with ideas on leading by example and fostering a culture of self-care within teams. Dr Tyrer advocates for prioritising urgent tasks alongside self-care, and encourages turning off work communications during personal time. Her message is clear: setting boundaries is essential for maintaining wellbeing and achieving peak performance.
So why not give this episode a listen and explore ways to implement these strategies in your own life?