David Greenwood

  Returning to the podcast is David Greenwood, the author of Overcoming Burnout: Real Life Strategies for Burnout, Recovery, and Prevention.  He is also the author of Overcoming Distraction: Thriving with Adult ADHD and hosts the ADHD podcast called "Overcoming Distractions." Learn more about David Greenwood at https://overcomingdistractions.com Find his books Overcoming Burnout and Overcoming Distraction at https://overcomingburnout.net  Hear David Greenwood previously on ADHD reWired on episode #165 - Overcoming Distraction with David Greenwood Hear Eric as a guest on David's podcast: How does Accountability Help Those with ADHD? | on Overcoming Distractions with David Greenwood  Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode: [00:05:44] What made David want to write about burnout? [00:07:45] What is burnout?  What are the symptoms/basic signs of burnout?  [00:09:26] What is the line distinguishing between depression and burnout?  [00:10:45] Alleviating stress is not the same thing as alleviating the stressor. What's the difference? [00:13:40] "Burnout recovery starts with the body."  [00:20:28] How do we know if we're in a period of stress vs. actual burnout that needs to be addressed?  [00:24:04] What else can we do, other than exercise, to help with burnout? [00:36:17] Recap of the 6 things to do when you begin to recognize you're headed to burnout. [00:37:48] Another way to help with burnout is…  [00:40:03] How do drugs/alcohol affect burnout?   6 things to do when you begin to recognize you're headed to burnout: Talk with someone you trust.  Hit the gym / do something physical & exercise    Sit still.  Try for 30 minutes to start.   Book a weekend away.  Manage your time.  Test your "no" and say no to at least one thing.  Resources & Honorable Mentions: Book: Burnout:  The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle  Bonus Mentions: ADHD reWired episode #404: Let Pleasure be the Measure with Pasha Marlowe  Watch and listen to Eric's interview with one of his past podcast guests, Pasha Marlowe, on Pasha's Podcast Neuro*Queering on YouTube: Coming Out Again with Eric Tivers Pasha's Book: My Next Husband Will Be a Lesbian: A Collection of Stories From Womxn Finding Their Truth  Check out the Other Podcasts on the ADHD reWired Podcast Network: adhdessentials.com with Brendan Mahan hackingyouradhd.com with Will Curb adhddiversified.ca with MJ Siemens The Annual International Conference on ADHD is coming soon!  Join virtually or in person in Dallas, Texas!  Then, listeners of ADHD reWired can get 15% off your registration at https://adhdrewired.com/adhdcon2022!  Or use the promo code adhdrewiredadhdcon2022 at checkout!

In this enlightening conversation, ADHD coach and author Dave Greenwood shares insights on overcoming the traps of people-pleasing and managing rejection sensitivity in the workplace. He emphasizes the importance of embracing oneself while also being open to change. Drawing lessons from Alfred Adler's teachings, Dave discusses how the separation of tasks can liberate individuals from the burden of others' expectations. He candidly explores burnout, the value of genuine connections, and the freedom that comes with accepting being disliked for personal growth.

David Greenwood, author of 'Overcoming Burnout' and expert on burnout, dives deep into the often-overlooked connection between ADHD and burnout. He reveals staggering statistics showing that up to 93% of adults with ADHD struggle with burnout symptoms. The discussion highlights the nuanced differences between stress and burnout, as well as the challenges of emotional regulation and time management that can exacerbate exhaustion. Greenwood offers practical strategies for recognizing early signs of burnout and emphasizes the importance of self-care and boundary-setting.