Focus on the Family with Jim Daly

Overcoming Burnout to Find Balance and Hope

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May 12, 2025
Dr. Gregory Jantz, founder of the Center, A Place of Hope, shares his expertise on overcoming burnout from personal experience. He discusses the critical need for self-care and setting boundaries, especially for caregivers. Jantz introduces six keys to recovery, focusing on a whole-person approach that includes hydration, rest, and spiritual renewal. Listeners learn to prioritize decluttering and simplifying their lives. With practical strategies, he helps reclaim energy and balance, guiding individuals toward a renewed sense of purpose and mental wellness.
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ANECDOTE

Jantz's Personal Burnout Story

  • Dr. Gregory Jantz experienced burnout while pursuing his passionate work without boundaries.
  • He recalls the overwhelming feeling when he 'hit the wall' and was physically and emotionally depleted.
INSIGHT

Burnout Brings Apathy and Exhaustion

  • Burnout includes complete emotional and physical depletion beyond just fatigue.
  • It causes apathy where you lose the energy even to care about things.
ADVICE

Streamline Your Stress

  • Take inventory of what you can control versus what is out of your control.
  • Develop an action plan focusing your energy on manageable problems.
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