Ep 23: Hitting the Pandemic Wall
This week on the podcast, Will is going to address an issue that we’ve been hearing more and more from instructors in the Northern Hemisphere. And that is that while they've persevered for a long time during the pandemic, maintaining a positive attitude, being open to virtual, creating community, doing everything they can to bring their classes joy and exercise during lockdowns, numbers in virtual classes are falling. It's harder to get people in. And it's more of a struggle than ever for instructors to keep on trucking.
If you are starting to really struggle, we want you to understand that what you are feeling is valid, the fatigue is real. You and your classes have pandemic burnout. And it's a completely normal thing to feel at this stage of the crisis. In this solo episode, Will is going to bring awareness around the signs and symptoms of pandemic burnout and share 6 strategies to start to ease your anxiety and bring your classes back to life again.
Here’s a glance at this episode…
(2:38) Will describes ‘hitting the pandemic wall’
(3:10) Signs of burnout
(5:15) Why we are all feeling burnt out right now, including class members
(11:40) Will shares some positive news that should give us reason to have HOPE
(13:00) Will shares 6 strategies to bring yourself and your classes back to life
Links mentioned in this episode:
Episode 4 Turning a Pandemic into an Opportunity | A How-To Guide
Episode 9The Secret to Longevity as a Group Fitness Instructor w/ Les Mills legend Bevan James Eyles
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