Burnout Recovery: Strategies for Professionals

Burnout doesn’t come from doing too much meaningful work. It comes from being buried in meaningless work.In this episode, we explore deep work — your highest-value contribution. The work only you can do, that moves the needle and brings you alive again.You’ll learn:Why focus and single-mindedness create better results than multitaskingHow to identify your “zone of genius” and stay in itPractical steps to reclaim time for deep, meaningful workThe shift from solo problem-solver to leader and mentorHow deep work restores passion, confidence, and purposeDeep work isn’t just about productivity. It’s about reconnecting with your why — and finding energy and joy in your work again.Send us a text----------------------------------- Burnout Resources:Get 1-on-1 burnout recovery coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comFor even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallX: @coachdexrandallSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

If you’ve ever wondered why some people seem immune to burnout, this episode is your roadmap. I’ll walk you through the 10 key attitudes and practices that protect you from chronic stress, overwork, and frustration — and show you how to develop them for yourself.These aren’t quick tips; they’re the personal traits and daily practices that create lasting resilience. You’ll learn why each one matters, how to put it into action, and how they work together to help you perform at your best without sacrificing your wellbeing.From self-awareness and stress management, through emotional resilience, time management, and emotional intelligence, this is your practical guide to transforming how you work and live.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why prevention and recovery share the same core attributesHow to identify the biggest personal levers you can pull to improve your wellbeingPractical steps to develop each of the 10 attributesHow shifting your mindset transforms your workplace experienceWhere to start if you’re currently burnt outResources mentioned in this episode:Burnout Recovery Powertools series — Episodes 155 to 166The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Steven R. CoveyListen now and learn how to build your personal burnout-proof foundation.Send us a text----------------------------------- Burnout Resources:Get 1-on-1 burnout recovery coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comFor even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallX: @coachdexrandallSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

In this episode, Dex introduces systems thinking as a powerful tool for breaking burnout loops. Rather than blaming ourselves for exhaustion, Dex explains how unseen patterns — feedback loops, delays, and misguided leverage — quietly reinforce overwork, perfectionism, and stress.You’ll hear how professionals like lawyers and doctors get stuck in these systems and how small but strategic shifts can transform your experience of work. Dex shares client stories, practical mental models, and journaling prompts to help you spot the invisible loops keeping you stuck — and how to break free.What You’ll Learn:Why burnout is not a personal failing — and what’s really driving itHow perfectionism and guilt create reinforcing burnout loopsThe difference between reinforcing and balancing loopsHow to use input → process → output → feedback to map your burnout systemReal-world client examples of finding leverage and regaining momentumWhy understanding the system gives you back your powerKey Questions to Reflect On:What system are you in that keeps you in overwork?Where’s the feedback loop? Where’s the delay?What would happen if you stopped feeding the loop?Referenced Resource:Thinking in Systems: A Primer by Donella H. MeadowsWant Help Breaking Your Loop? Dex offers a proven burnout recovery coaching program that helps professionals regain their energy, confidence, and sense of purpose. Learn more at dexrandall.comSend us a text----------------------------------- Burnout Resources:Get 1-on-1 burnout recovery coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comFor even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallX: @coachdexrandallSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

Worry can feel like a necessary part of success—but it’s more often a habit that drains your energy, confidence, and focus. In this episode, we explore two ways to cut worry down to size quickly.First, we’ll look at a science-based 4-step protocol from Dr. Steve Bierman’s book The End of Worry, which helps dissolve worry as a reflex. Then, we’ll compare it to a coaching-based approach I use with clients in burnout—rooted in cognitive behavioural techniques and emotional leadership.You’ll hear a real-world example of both methods in action, and learn how each approach helps disarm negative thinking and restore clarity—without toxic positivity or endless self-talk.In this episode:Why worry feels useful—but rarely isThe link between worry and imposter syndromeDr. Steve Bierman’s 4-step protocol for ending the worry habitA burnout coaching approach based on real-time reframeWhen to use each method—and how to make either one work for youMentioned in this episode:The End of Worry by Dr. Steve Biermanhttps://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/episodes/11274011-ep-46-how-to-fix-problemsSend us a text----------------------------------- Burnout Resources:Get 1-on-1 burnout recovery coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comFor even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallX: @coachdexrandallSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

In this episode, I unpack some of the core ideas from The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k by Mark Manson — and how they relate (or don’t) to burnout recovery. We’ll explore why the pursuit of positivity can backfire, what “choosing your struggles” actually means, and how to take radical responsibility without shame or blame.You’ll hear my take on:Why you shouldn’t try to care about everythingThe role of values, pain, and freedom in how you spend your energyWhere “extreme ownership” helps burnout — and where it harmsWhy accepting the bad is key to getting your power backThis isn’t about blaming yourself. It’s about choosing what really matters — so you can stop the self-abandonment cycle and start living with purpose again.📍 Mentioned:Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink & Leif BabinThe Last Word on Power by Tracy GossSend us a text----------------------------------- Burnout Resources:Get 1-on-1 burnout recovery coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comFor even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallX: @coachdexrandallSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

 Discover 5 powerful mind-body tools that support recovery from stress, anxiety, and burnout. Dex shares personal stories, client experiences, and science-backed modalities including Reiki, EFT, MBSR, Polyvagal-informed practices, and coaching. Whether you’re new to mind-body medicine or curious to go deeper, this episode offers insight, relief, and real tools for healing. References and Resources:https://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/episodes/13521789-ep-92-how-to-create-safety-with-your-magical-vagus-nervehttps://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/episodes/13654015-ep-94-when-feeling-safe-doesn-t-feel-safehttps://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/episodes/13654091-ep-95-mastering-your-emotionshttps://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/episodes/16001476-ep-151-the-art-of-recharging-managing-anxiety-and-timehttps://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/episodes/16433664-ep-162-powertool-7-better-relationshipshttps://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/episodes/17387732-ep-182-when-someone-pushes-your-buttonshttps://www.amazon.com.au/dp/0345536932 MBSR by Jon Kabat-Zinnhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9692186/ EFT researchhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31638407/ Reiki researchhttps://aka.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Diane-Poole-Study-of-Effectiveness-of-PKP-Kinesiology-in-Reducing-Stress-Anxiety-and-Depression.pdf Kinesiology researchhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38840137/ Coaching, women physicians, burnouthttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10726131/ Coaching, leaders, burnoutSend us a text----------------------------------- Burnout Resources:Get 1-on-1 burnout recovery coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comFor even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallX: @coachdexrandallSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

In this episode on mind-body recovery, Dex explores how physical, emotional, and nervous system practices can help you break the burnout cycle—even when nothing else seems to be working.Forget effort-based solutions. These are small, proven actions that calm your system, rebuild confidence, and reconnect you to purpose—without needing more energy or motivation.You’ll learn:Why most burnout solutions fall shortWhat a mind-body approach really is (and isn’t)Why skeptical professionals still benefitSimple practices to reduce stress in minutesHow to counter burnout culture with connection and self-trustResources Mentioned:CBT, vagus nerve regulation, EMDR, HRV trackingHeartMath Institute, HEAL documentaryTraditional and indigenous healing modalitiesPlacebo Effect https://comparecamp.com/placebo-effect-statistics/Send us a text----------------------------------- Burnout Resources:Get 1-on-1 burnout recovery coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comFor even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallX: @coachdexrandallSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

Burnout can literally rewire your brain! Discover why feelings of fogginess and anxiety are signs of a stressed mind, not a broken one. Learn about the neuroscience behind burnout, including the roles of the amygdala and cortisol. Find practical methods to calm your nervous system and regain clarity. Plus, explore the power of nurturing relationships in recovery and how self-compassion is key to overcoming burnout. Recovery is possible, and you’re not alone on this journey!

What if energy, stress, and perception held the keys to physical and emotional healing? In this conversation, Dex sits down with Henning R. Jensen, quantum physics author and energy expert, to explore how the subtle forces of thought, emotion, and trauma affect our health, biology, and potential.You’ll learn how quantum principles apply to everyday life—and how understanding your energetic system might unlock healing, clarity, and joy. A must-listen for professionals curious about the deeper drivers of burnout, stress, and human performance.ResourcesHenning's Book https://www.amazon.com/You-Create-Your-Life-explains-ebook/dp/B0C8B6C79Whttps://www.linkedin.com/in/henningrjensenhttps://www.facebook.com/henning.r.jensenhttps://www.instagram.com/quantumlife_cphhttps://kvantelivet.dkSend us a text----------------------------------- Burnout Resources:Get 1-on-1 burnout recovery coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comFor even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallX: @coachdexrandallSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

When someone pushes your buttons—at work, at home, or anywhere—it can feel like all your calm and clarity vanish in an instant. But these uncomfortable moments are not just disruptions; they’re powerful opportunities for self-leadership and burnout recovery.In this episode, I share a personal story of being triggered by my own financial planner, plus a client story from the workplace, to show how old patterns and fears shape our reactions—and how you can gently shift from reactivity to calm, clear response.We’ll explore: ✅ Why burnout makes you more reactive ✅ What Polyvagal Theory and Internal Family Systems teach us about triggers ✅ Practical tools to pause, reset, and choose your best response ✅ How to stop giving your power away when someone hits your buttonsTakeaway: These moments can become training grounds for self-mastery—not setbacks.Resources Mentioned:No Bad Parts by Dr. Richard C. Schwartz (Internal Family Systems)Polyvagal Theory by Stephen PorgesEpisode #21: Setting Boundaries Without DramaIf you’re ready to regain calm, confidence, and energy in the face of stress, book a free 60-minute burnout recovery consultation here: 👉 https://mini.dexrandall.comSend us a text----------------------------------- Burnout Resources:Get 1-on-1 burnout recovery coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comFor even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallX: @coachdexrandallSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links