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The Dr. Hyman Show

Burned Out? How To Reset Your Life And Health with Dr. Neha Sangwan

Sep 13, 2023
Dr. Neha Sangwan, an internal medicine physician and founder of Intuitive Intelligence, shares her insights on overcoming burnout. She explains that burnout is more than just fatigue; it's a physiological response to chronic stress. Listeners learn about the importance of effective communication, the necessity of setting boundaries, and engaging in self-care practices like journaling and maintaining a healthy diet. Sangwan emphasizes recognizing personal stress signals and aligning decisions with core values to navigate life's complexities and foster resilience.
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Quick takeaways

  • Burnout is a triad of exhaustion, cynicism, and ineffectiveness that can occur in various areas of life, not just work.
  • Assessing energy levels in different areas of life and setting boundaries are essential in preventing burnout.

Deep dives

Understanding the three levels of burnout

Burnout is a triad of exhaustion, cynicism, and ineffectiveness. It is a way of being over time and can occur in various areas of life, not just work. The World Health Organization recognizes burnout as an occupational phenomenon. It progresses through three phases: alarm, adaptation, and exhaustion. Recognizing the phases and addressing them is key to managing burnout.

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