Nov 26 2023 61 mins
In this chat, I'm joined by psychologist Ella Whitcomb-Khan. We delve into the topic of burnout, discussing its triggers, effects, and interventions.
You will learn what burnout is, the signs and symptoms, how it might feel - as well as some practical strategies you can implement to reduce your risk of burnout.
00:00 Introduction
00:10 Understanding Burnout: Definition and Impact
01:12 Physical, Psychological, and Behavioral Aspects of Burnout
02:39 The Cruel Irony of Overworking and Burnout
04:08 The Physical Symptoms of Burnout and Their Misinterpretation
05:37 The Interconnection of Burnout Symptoms and Their Impact
06:45 The Role of Work and Personal Identity in Burnout
07:18 The Importance of Rest and Its Lack of Reward
07:56 The Misconception of Work Hours and Burnout
08:17 The Role of Meaning and Purpose in Work
10:07 The Impact of Self-Employment on Burnout
12:09 The Importance of Identity Outside of Work
14:01 The Role of Autonomy and Control in Work
15:24 The Impact of Workload and Autonomy on Burnout
23:37 The Importance of Boundaries Around Work
23:39 The Role of Physical and Mental Health in Burnout
25:03 The Importance of Transitions and Shutdowns in Work
26:30 The Impact of Commute on Burnout
28:14 The Importance of Different Thinking Modes
29:50 The Power of Checklists in Operations
30:20 The Problem with Repetitive Examples in Books
30:57 The Importance of Reading Difficult Books
31:38 The Value of Original Texts and Deep Work
32:50 The Influence of Reality TV on Learning and Understanding
33:20 The Role of Personal Development in Preventing Burnout
33:52 The Importance of Finding Meaning and Purpose
37:24 The Impact of Society's Expectations on Burnout
38:39 The Struggle with Comparison and Self-Worth
46:09 The Importance of Intentional Use of Time
47:17 The Role of Self-Awareness and Emotion Management in Preventing Burnout
49:26 The Importance of Acceptance and Self-Compassion
58:27 The Definition of a Good Life
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