Emotion At Work Episode 17 - Emotion at Work Stories - Burnout
Feb 24, 2018
In this engaging discussion, Amy King, an organizational psychologist and consultant specializing in burnout and wellbeing, shares her personal journey with exhaustion and recovery. She reveals how travel disrupted her self-care routines and offers practical strategies for protecting mental health. Amy emphasizes the importance of sleep and daily habits, talks about the pressures of perfectionism, and reflects on the critical role of journaling. Additionally, she advocates for organizational responsibility to recognize burnout and support employees before it escalates.
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Use Focused Practice To Reset
- Do use a non-judgemental practice (like yoga) to build body-mind awareness and reduce anxiety.
- Use that stillness to reconnect with priorities and reduce comparison-driven stress.
Carve Time And Delegate
- Do carve out non-negotiable time for restorative activities and relationships even during busy periods.
- Delegate or ask for help on tasks that others can handle to free time for those restorative anchors.
Make A 'Not-To-Do' List
- Try a 'not-to-do' list to deliberately defer lower-priority tasks and reduce constant pressure.
- Use that list to protect headspace by accepting some tasks can wait until a defined later date.
