Returning to the podcast is David Greenwood, the author of Overcoming Burnout: Real Life Strategies for Burnout, Recovery, and Prevention. He is also the author of Overcoming Distraction: Thriving with Adult ADHD and hosts the ADHD podcast called "Overcoming Distractions."
Learn more about David Greenwood at https://overcomingdistractions.com Find his books Overcoming Burnout and Overcoming Distraction at https://overcomingburnout.net
Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode:
- [00:05:44] What made David want to write about burnout?
- [00:07:45] What is burnout? What are the symptoms/basic signs of burnout?
- [00:09:26] What is the line distinguishing between depression and burnout?
- [00:10:45] Alleviating stress is not the same thing as alleviating the stressor. What's the difference?
- [00:13:40] "Burnout recovery starts with the body."
- [00:20:28] How do we know if we're in a period of stress vs. actual burnout that needs to be addressed?
- [00:24:04] What else can we do, other than exercise, to help with burnout?
- [00:36:17] Recap of the 6 things to do when you begin to recognize you're headed to burnout.
- [00:37:48] Another way to help with burnout is…
- [00:40:03] How do drugs/alcohol affect burnout?
6 things to do when you begin to recognize you're headed to burnout:
- Talk with someone you trust.
- Hit the gym / do something physical & exercise
- Sit still. Try for 30 minutes to start.
- Book a weekend away.
- Manage your time.
- Test your "no" and say no to at least one thing.
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