Episode #135. Interview with Melo Calarco on beating burnout

In this conversation Shelley and Melo talk about what can happen when workplace stress is left unmanaged. They talk about the three defining characteristics of burnout: an absolute feeling of exhaustion; a feeling of disconnect; and, a lack or efficacy (efficiency in what you do).

Melo shares how the path to recovery from burnout can take years so prevention is important. He says the first step to preventing burnout is to increase self-awareness - notice the feelings of tiredness, stress and overwhelm. The second step is to self-regulate - know what to do to deactivate stress.

The theme of this conversation is around creating practices of self care, give yourself permission to stop or slow down, take renewal breaks throughout the day and reset.

Grab a copy of Beating Burnout Finding Balance: https://www.melocalarco.com/the-book

Connect with Melo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melo-calarco/

Connect with Shelley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyflett/

Work with Shelley: https://shelleyflett.com