How to Cope with Burnout with Emma Gannon

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May 31, 2024

Emma Gannon, a Sunday Times bestselling author and creativity retreat host, shares her journey through burnout and the transformative power of self-compassion. She reveals practical strategies for prioritizing self-care and reclaiming joy, emphasizing mindfulness and personal fulfillment. The conversation explores how engaging in hobbies outside of work can boost well-being and the importance of making conscious choices. Emma also touches on redefining success by finding happiness in simple pleasures and intrinsic motivations.

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ADVICE

Living by Choice

Live by choice and act by choice to feed your good wolf.
Make conscious decisions about what you want to do.

INSIGHT

Updating Reward Value

We often struggle with conflicting motivations, making it difficult to make desired choices.
Updating your reward value by noticing how you feel after choices can help change behavior.

INSIGHT

Self-Compassion and Habits

Self-compassion helps align habits naturally because you instinctively care for yourself.
Prioritizing self-care leads to positive changes in behavior.

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