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[Blog + video] My burnout results were shocking: here's what I learned
Sarah Stahl wrote a blog about her experience with doing the Burnout Scan and some private mentoring sessions with me. She also recorded a video with some of her insights from the Burnout Scan.
“This week, I experienced something life-changing, something that shook me to my core and forced me to confront a deep, dark pain I didn’t even know I was still carrying. …
And then, it hit me. I wasn’t just upset about work—I was experiencing something far deeper. … This revelation was a turning point.
But I wasn’t sure how to move forward with this newfound clarity, so I reached out to Iris, someone I’ve been working with for a while now. I took her burnout scan, and the results were eye-opening. The scan revealed how much I had been pushing myself without realizing I was nearing burnout. There were clear markers that this episode was boiling under the surface—like trouble sleeping, brain fog, and irritability—that I had been ignoring for far too long.
Iris and I scheduled a session to talk through this deep discovery. What she did in that session was nothing short of incredible. Without giving away all her secrets, Iris helped me uncover the source of that “ugly bugger” hiding inside, causing havoc in my life. She guided me in letting go of that energy, and within an hour, I felt a complete shift. It was a bright, uplifting change that had an immediate effect on my life. The results were almost unbelievable—an unexpected raise, a dream job opportunity, and an influx of projects I had been chasing for months.”
You can read the entire article here.
[PODCAST] Interview for Global Voices: Writing Beyond Borders:
Teuta Metra interviewed me for her podcast and we spoke about the inspiration for both of my books, what I find most difficult when it comes to writing and whether I listen to my editor. And much more. Enjoy!
[PODCAST] Meer energie voor een fijner leven (in Dutch)
Interview by general manager and podcast-maker Boukje Jongedijk-Eijsink for her Positivity Podcast.
In a world where everyone seems to be busy and many people live from weekend to weekend, managing your energy well can make all the difference. This episode talks about listening to your intuition, Iris’s insights to have plenty of energy to enjoy your life, being highly sensitive and how to wield that as your strength. As well as the books Iris wrote: her Young Adult Fantasy novel Poisoned Arrow and her latest book Radiant: How to Have All the Energy You Need to Live a Life You Love.
Interviews with Iris
Michael and Iris talk about holistic wellness, how to prioritize mental health and tips to work remotely.
Iris also shares the toughest challenge during her career and which movement she would love to inspire.
Iris van Ooyen embodies "Radiant"
In this article Iris shares how she went from surviving to thriving. She believes life is meant to be enjoyed. Her personal journey went from burn-out and discovering she’s a highly sensitive person (HSP) to writing a book about having the energy (and the time) you need to be able to enjoy life fully.
“I believe that which brings you the most joy is what will bring you the most. That’s what has been guiding my choices for many years.”
Book reviews for Radiant: How to Have All the Energy You Need to Live a Life You Love
“Radiant is an excellent book not only for the author’s honesty but also for the incredible topics and wisdom laced throughout. In my opinion, Radiant is a profound well-being book that will challenge readers to make them think about their own habits and spark a change. This is incredibly important and Iris van Ooyen accomplishes this with ease in her book as from beginning to end, she captivates her readers and keeps them hooked with her wonderful advice but also sensational literature that is full of passion. …
Radiant is an inspirational, informative, and outstanding self-help/well-being book that will be perfect for those who are looking to live healthier lives with more energy!” — Aimee Ann
“This book was an exciting surprise. I was interested in what the author had to say about self-care and personal energy management, but since I didn’t think I was her target audience, I wasn’t expecting to be so impressed. I would not hesitate to recommend the book to anyone who wants to learn how to do a better job of self-care and managing their energy level in different environments. …
A book that will help you understand yourself better and make you a more compassionate advocate for your own well-being.” — Elizabeth Cottrell
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