The Demartini Show Burnout: The Root Cause - EP 321
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Jan 9, 2026 Discover how the pandemic has intensified burnout through overwhelming challenges. Learn to align your goals with your true values to prevent the exhaustion of chasing one-sided dreams. Explore the Buddhist perspective on desire, revealing how avoiding discomfort can lead to suffering. Dr. Demartini shares insights on transforming burnout into a cue for reevaluation and growth. He emphasizes the importance of embracing the full spectrum of experiences and preparing for challenges to foster innovation.
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Burnout Flags One-Sided Fantasies
- Burnout signals you're pursuing one-sided fantasies rather than balanced, meaningful objectives.
- John F. Demartini explains burnout arises when you avoid unavoidable challenges and chase unobtainable pleasures.
Set Value-Aligned, Balanced Goals
- Set objectives aligned with your highest values and embrace both pain and pleasure in pursuit of them.
- Mitigate risks, prepare for challenges, and ground goals in realistic trade-offs to prevent burnout.
Life Always Brings Two Sides
- You cannot obtain a one-sided outcome; life always presents both supportive and challenging sides.
- Demartini points out that resisting the 'other side' leads to repeated distress and exhaustion.