Modern Wisdom

#569 - Chris Bailey - How To Stop Feeling So Burned Out

Dec 26, 2022

Chris Bailey, a productivity consultant and best-selling author, shares his insights on overcoming burnout and enhancing well-being. He discusses the importance of balancing productivity with calmness, explaining how burnout stems from overshooting work capacities. Chris emphasizes the dangers of being dopamine-driven and offers strategies for self-regulation. He advocates for savoring life, aligning actions with personal values, and understanding the impact of media consumption on mental health. Tune in for practical tips on achieving a meaningful and fulfilling life.

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Identifying and addressing sources of chronic stress, such as workload and rewards, can help prevent burnout and maintain higher levels of engagement and productivity.

Finding a balance between striving for success and maintaining calmness is crucial. Relaxation and downtime can lead to greater insights and creativity.

Productivity should be measured by intentional actions and contributions, focusing on what truly matters rather than mere busyness or exhaustion.

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The Science Behind Burnout and Its Impact on Productivity

Burnout is not just about exhaustion but also cynicism and feeling unproductive. Chronic stress is the primary cause of burnout, which can result from various factors in our work and life. It is important to identify and address these sources of chronic stress, such as workload, control, rewards, community, fairness, and values. By monitoring and managing these factors, individuals can prevent burnout and maintain higher levels of engagement and productivity.

The 3 Components of Burnout

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How to Overcome Burnout

01:30

The Deadline Effect

01:52

The Power of Deliberate Intent

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Intro

5min

Navigating Anxiety and Burnout

4min

Understanding Burnout: Causes and Coping Strategies

11min

Redefining Success and Happiness

5min

Understanding Burnout: Stress and Productivity

24min

The Balance of Mental Stimulation

23min

Exploring the Art of Savoring for Enhanced Well-being

3min

Chris Bailey is a productivity consultant, researcher and best selling author.

Being productive is great. Everyone wants to get more done in less time and achieve their goals. But overshooting your tolerance for work can result in misery, fatigue, loss of creativity and days in bed. Finding a balance between the grind and being calm is vital.

Expect to learn the scientific theory explaining why burnout exists, why calmness and productivity are intrinsically linked, how being dopamine-driven is a dangerous motivator, how to slow down without feeling idle and lazy, the science of savouring life, why people who watch the news get more PTSD than people who experienced a bombing attack and much more...

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