Episode 252 - What is rust out and how does it link to burnout?

In this episode I talk about Rust out and how it links to burnout.

The format of the episode is as follows:

1.  Statistics around burnout currently healthimpact and otherwise

2.  Rust out what is it and how is impacting you atwork and why?

3. What can you do about it?

4. Tips and moving forward

5. Closing thoughts

Links mentioned in the episode

Video I did on Instagram about rust out

Mental health report - https://mentalhealth-uk.org/blog/burnout-report-2025-reveals-generational-divide-in-levels-of-stress-and-work-absence/#:~:text=While%20the%20proportion%20of%20people,and%20a%20decrease%20among%20those

HR report article - https://www.bhsf.co.uk/news-insights/burnout-in-the-workplace-a-fresh-perspective-for-hr-leaders-in-2025

Standout CVarticle - https://standout-cv.com/stats/work-life-balance-statistics-uk

Rustout article  - https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/careers/rust-out-signs-impact-mental-health/761502

Dr Chatterjee'svideo - https://www.tiktok.com/@drranganchatterjee/video/7444152166828363040

Other Relevant Podcast episodes

1.  Episode 13 – Five tips to help you move forward with career burnout

2. Episode 40 – How dealing with burnout andunhappiness can lead to a new career path (with Elaine Batho)

3. Episode 73 - Are you a people pleaser at work?

4.  Episode 80 - What does it take it be acompassionate and kind leader in your career (Interview with Kath Curry)

5.  Episode 146 - What is quiet quitting and what do you need to know about it?

6.  Episode 157 - How can you find your careerpurpose and 2 ways to do this

7.  Episode 177 - 3 reasons the Gender pay gapexists and what your can do about this as a women?

8.  Episode 202 - We need to talk about why work colleagues aren’t talking to each anymore?

9. Episode 250 - Coffee Badging what is it and how can this impact on hybrid flexible work for others?

My appearance on SEO podcastwhere I spoke about quit quitting and loud quitting - https://podbay.fm/p/the-seo-mindset-podcast/e/1696467600

If you have any questions about thisepisode please contact me on soma@thecareerhappinessmentor.comor soma@somaghosh.com