Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel The Rest Revolution: Amanda Miller Littlejohn on Fighting Burnout and Reclaiming Joy
Apr 7, 2025
Amanda Miller Littlejohn, an executive coach and author of The Rest Revolution, shares her inspiring journey from burnout to healing. She discusses the detrimental effects of glorifying overwork and offers practical strategies for integrating rest into our daily lives. The conversation emphasizes redefining success beyond mere productivity and highlights the power of self-care, creative practices, and emotional responsibility. Amanda urges us to reclaim our joy and health in an increasingly demanding world.
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Burnout and Work Habits
- Burnout can stem from a harmful relationship with work, where it's used to gain approval.
- The pandemic forced Amanda Miller Littlejohn to confront her own unhealthy work habits.
Postpartum Burnout
- After having a baby, Amanda continued her intense work schedule, even waking up at 3 a.m. to work.
- Exhaustion eventually caught up with her, forcing her to recognize the need for change.
Burnout Breaking Point
- Burnout often leads to a critical juncture: change habits or temporarily fix the issue and revert.
- Many high-achievers face this decision point.
