TED Radio Hour Listen Again: Revitalize
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Oct 15, 2021 
Guy Winch, a psychologist and author, shares insights on emotional well-being and burnout, highlighting the need for boundaries in work-life balance. Visual artist Amanda Williams discusses her bold efforts to bring color and vibrancy to neglected urban spaces in Chicago. Biophysicist Andrew Pelling presents innovative plant-based materials that aid in tissue regeneration, while writer Wajahat Ali dives into the societal impacts of declining birth rates and the need for supportive family policies. Together, they offer refreshing perspectives on revitalization in various aspects of life.
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Elevator Incident
- Guy Winch, early in his career, became burnt out from work stress.
- An elevator incident with a panicking neighbor revealed his emotional depletion.
Rumination and Stress
- Work stress is experienced mostly outside of work, during personal time.
- Rumination, unlike physical pain, reactivates emotional distress, hindering rejuvenation.
Combatting Rumination
- Turn ruminative thoughts into problem-solving questions.
- Schedule tasks or rearrange your schedule to address work overload.