The Truth and Lies Surrounding Burnout EP008
Career Confessions
English - April 01, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsCareers Business Education Self-Improvement leadership careeradvice careerdevelopment personaldevelopment success Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Most of us have a much heavier workload than we did 18 months ago. Yes, we’re grateful to have a job, and we don’t want to let anyone down—so we’re making it work.
But is this ‘new normal’ sustainable for the long term? Or is it putting us on the fast-track to bitterness and burnout?
On this episode of Career Confessions, I discuss the truth and the lies surrounding burnout, challenging you to be aware of where you’re making sacrifices that used to be non-negotiable.
I share my hack for considering WHY you’re working late or taking on extra responsibilities, explaining how to set boundaries to protect yourself and the things that matter most.
Listen in for insight on how burnout manifests when you’re not aware of your feelings and get my top tips for reconnecting with your body, making time to recharge, and setting yourself up for long-term success!
Key Takeaways
How the majority of us have more responsibility than we did 18 months ago
Why it’s crucial to be aware of where you’re sacrificing things that used to be non-negotiable
How to think about the promotion or raise you are working toward in terms of who will be there to celebrate with you when you win
The value in considering WHY you’re staying late or taking on extra work
How burnout manifests in other ways when we’re not aware of our feelings
How to audit your current circumstances and set boundaries to protect yourself and the things that matter most
How to decide what sacrifices you’re okay with vs. what sacrifices you’ll regret
How to work with your team to take time off and still be mindful of each other
The power in giving yourself a short break to nap, take a walk or meditate
How to reconnect with your body and listen when it says you need a break
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