Episode 63: How to Recover from Work-Related Burnout | Dr. Kate Steiner
You stare at the computer screen and your eyes are glazing over. You’re looking at an assignment you have to do for work, but your mind is blank. All you want to do is nap – your energy’s at zero and you’re getting more annoyed every second.
If this sounds familiar, it’s because you know what burnout feels like. My guest today, Dr. Kate Steiner, is a coach who helps overworked professionals handle burnout and find balance. In this episode she explains how to become more resilient and bounce back faster from burnout.
We’ve all had those times when our mental gas tank is empty and we’re irritated and demotivated. What do you do when you’re sick of work and have that “I can’t do this anymore” feeling? Tune in to this episode so you’ll hear everything Dr. Kate has to say:
(3:01) Dr. Kate explains why burnout can’t completely be avoided and why trying to “push through it” is not the answer
(5:01) “I was angry or sad all the time.” Dr. Kate shares her story of being burned out in her previous career but not realizing it at first
(8:55) Dr. Kate reveals what she did to bring balance to her life after finally realizing she was burned out
(13:02) How do you know if you’re experiencing burnout? Dr. Kate mentions some warning signs
(15:03) Are you a people-pleaser who has trouble setting boundaries? Dr. Kate has advice for you
(19:05) How to rediscover who you are outside of work so your sense of self-worth isn’t just tied to work
(28:45) Dr. Kate opens up about how listening to her intuition and recognizing her stress helped her realize she was in an abusive relationship
Dr. Kate summed it up nicely when she said “Rest is sometimes the most productive thing we can do for ourselves.” If you’re scratching your head wondering how rest can be productive, you’ll understand after this episode. Enjoy these burnout-busting tips!
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