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Are You Suffering From Microstress?

May 13, 2024
16:09
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Authors Rob Cross and Karen Dillon discuss the hidden impact of small stressors and how they can lead to burnout and health issues. They highlight strategies for managing micro stresses in daily life and improving well-being and relationships by building multi-dimensional lives and diverse connections.
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Quick takeaways

  • Micro stresses can accumulate and lead to burnout for high performers, affecting work-life balance.
  • Identifying and addressing specific sources of micro stress can prevent feelings of failure and improve well-being.

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Identifying Micro Stress

The podcast discusses how micro stress, small everyday issues that accumulate, can lead to significant problems such as burnout. Research by Rob Cross and Karen Dylan highlights that high performers facing micro stress struggle to balance work and personal life, leading to overwhelming stress. These unnoticed, small interactions build up, impacting well-being. Micro stress, though seemingly insignificant, can have a considerable long-term toll due to its frequent occurrence and impact on health.

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