STRESSD Podcast Burnout At Work - Is It Me Or Time To Go?
Feb 27, 2025
Feeling stuck in your career? You’re not alone. A powerful question from a listener reveals the struggle of deciding whether to return to a corporate job after a sabbatical. Julia discusses key signs of burnout and emphasizes that leaving a toxic job isn't always the answer. Instead, she encourages examining personal habits contributing to burnout. Discover how small changes can foster recovery, and explore the value of sabbaticals in reconnecting with yourself. Tune in for insights on aligning your career with your well-being!
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Burnout Is Often Internal
- Burnout often follows you because internal habits and expectations drive it more than the environment.
- Julia Arndt says self-imposed to-do lists, people-pleasing, and yes-saying are common root causes.
Changing Teams Didn’t Fix Habits
- A client escaped a toxic manager by switching teams but carried the same habits and kept working late.
- Julia Arndt supported her for a year and saw persistent patterns like overwork and self-worth tied to work.
Start With A Burnout Assessment
- Take the burnout assessment Julia links in the show notes to identify your current state and next steps.
- The tool gives one of three profiles and specific first steps to feel better.
