Dr Rona Girvan
Life & Health Coach


Global FAQs (burnout • somatic • habits)
Q1. What is high-functioning burnout?
High-functioning burnout is sustained stress with hidden exhaustion despite continued performance.
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Common signs: poor sleep, brain fog, irritability, loss of joy
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Often masked by perfectionism and over-responsibility
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Coaching focuses on nervous-system regulation and sustainable routines
Q2. How does mind-body coaching help burnout?
It targets stress at both cognitive and physiological levels.
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Somatic tools down-regulate the stress response
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Habit design rebuilds energy & boundaries
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Coaching adds accountability and personalised plans
Q3. What are somatic tools?
Somatic tools are body-based practices that calm the nervous system.
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Examples: paced breathing, grounding, orienting, micro-releases
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Goal: shift from fight/flight to safety & regulation
Q4. How long does burnout recovery take?
Most clients notice meaningful improvements within 6–12 weeks, with deeper change over months.
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Frequency + consistency > intensity
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Results vary by load, sleep, boundaries and support
Q5. Why don’t habits stick—and how do I make them last?
Habits fail when the body doesn’t feel safe or the steps are too big.
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Make it tiny, tie to an existing cue, repeat daily
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Support with sleep, boundaries, and recovery windows
Q6. What is The Balance Prescription™?
It’s a three-part method—Mind, Body and Success Codes—for sustainable change.
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Mind: thoughts, identity, self-talk
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Body: regulation, recovery, routines
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Success: goals, systems, accountability
1-to-1 Coaching FAQs
Q7. Who is 1-to-1 coaching for?
High-achieving women experiencing stress, over-giving and stop-start habits.
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You want science-backed, practical tools
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You prefer confidential, personalised support
Q8. What results can I expect?
Clients report calmer days, better sleep, clearer focus and consistent routines.
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Typical milestones: energy up, rumination down, stronger boundaries
Q9. How many sessions do I need?
A focused block (6–12 weeks) builds momentum; monthly check-ins maintain gains.
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Frequency is adapted to your capacity and goals
Group & Masterclass FAQs (Reset Your Rhythm, Homecoming)
Q10. What happens in Reset Your Rhythm?
You learn how to build habits that last by prioritising safety over willpower.
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Teach + practise somatic basics
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Design tiny, identity-aligned routines
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Weekly accountability
Q11. Is Homecoming really free?
Yes. It’s a short, high-value intro to stopping over-thinking/over-doing.
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Live teaching + practical tools + next steps
Corporate Wellbeing FAQs
Q12. How do corporate programmes reduce burnout?
They combine education, regulation tools and team norms.
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Leader training, team workshops, micro-practices
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Metrics: engagement, self-reported stress, retention indicators
Q13. How do you measure impact?
With pre/post pulse checks and simple behavioural KPIs.
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Example: “2-minute reset” adoption, calendar hygiene, meeting load
Q14. Do you work UK-wide and in Ireland?
Yes—virtual or onsite across the UK & Ireland.
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Custom agendas for leaders, teams and offsites
Schools Wellbeing FAQs
Q15. What do schools talks cover?
Practical stress tools students and staff actually use.
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Test-time regulation, sleep basics, micro-breaks, boundaries
Q16. How long are sessions?
Typically 45–60 minutes plus Q&A.
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Assemblies, staff CPD, parent evenings available
Athlete Mindset FAQs
Q17. How does athlete mindset coaching work?
We train calm under pressure using somatic anchors and focus cues.
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Routines for pre-event nerves, re-set after errors, resilient identity
Q18. Is this sports psychology?
It complements sports psychology with body-based regulation and habit design.
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Practical, repeatable drills for training and competition days
Booking & Practical FAQs
Q19. How do I start?
Book a free 30-minute discovery call.
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Clarify goals → pick a path (1-to-1, group, corporate) → agree a start date
Q20. Is this medical care?
No. This is coaching and education, not medical diagnosis or treatment.
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Always seek your GP’s advice for medical concerns

Contact for further information on thebalancedoctor2024@gmail.com
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