logo
episode-header-image
Mar 2021
21m 21s

How to deal with burnout

NPR
About this episode
Burnout is common across the globe. In this episode, experts unpack the signs of burnout and how you can gain more control over your work and your life.

See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.

NPR Privacy Policy
Up next
Sep 17
No, it's not too early to start saving for the holidays
Holiday spending can sneak up on you. From endless gift shopping to expensive flights home, it's easy to lose track of your long-term goals in this season of financial obligations. This episode, Life Kit experts share tips on making a holiday spending plan so you can enjoy the wi ... Show More
16m 59s
Sep 15
Feeling insecure? Try this memory-update exercise
Memories from your past can affect your self worth in the present. Marisa Franco, psychologist and author of the book Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment, shares a memory-updating technique you can use daily to boost your self-esteem and feel more secure.F ... Show More
17m 35s
Sep 14
Quitting is sometimes the right decision. Here's how to know when to walk away
Quitting is often associated with failure. But choosing to walk away from a goal can help you save time, identify what you truly want and create space for other pursuits. This episode, how to evaluate your goal, figure out its cost and know when it's time to throw in the towel. T ... Show More
17m 25s
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2021
Presenting NPR's Life Kit: How To Deal With Burnout
While season 2 of Chasing Life is in production, here's an episode of NPR's Life Kit you'll love. Burnout is common across the globe, and the pandemic has only exacerbated it. In this episode, experts unpack the signs of burnout and how you can gain more control over your work an ... Show More
23m 38s
May 2023
How to Combat Burnout
Burnout can affect anyone, whether you're an entrepreneur, a professional, or a student. It can leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and detached from the things you once loved. In this episode, Brendon dives into the signs and symptoms of burnout, helping you identify if yo ... Show More
46m 30s
Sep 2018
How to Beat Burnout Before it Beats You [E105]
<p>Have you lost the ability to find pleasure in things you normally enjoy? Do you struggle with a sense of fatigue that you just can't shake? Do you feel as though you've lost passion, creativity, patience, and tolerance with others? You may be suffering from burnout. In this ep ... Show More
26m 44s
Jul 2021
E23: How to Thrive After Burnout
Burnout: most of us face burnout at some point, or maybe we're even operating in what feels like a perpetual state of near-exhaustion and stress. I share some personal updates in this episode and then discuss how burnout happens, how to prevent it, and how to thrive even after a ... Show More
35m 32s
Oct 2024
Burnout Breakdown: Causes, Symptoms, and Recovery
This week, Kat dives into the topic of burnout, exploring what it is and how it affects different areas of life. While burnout is commonly associated with work, she highlights that it can also arise from other sources. She helps listeners recognize the signs of burnout, from phys ... Show More
35m 28s
Feb 2023
How to Overcome Parental and Workplace Burnout with Dr. Jacqueline Kerr
In this episode, you'll learn: How to defining burnout and learning how to identify symptoms of burnout Why the stereotypes of men and women in their family roles can be damaging The importance of mothers giving themself permission to take breaks from their children Wha ... Show More
1h 15m
Apr 2020
burnout
We’ve all had that feeling of being burnt out: your brain is fried, you’re unmotivated, and you’re physically and mentally exhausted. Emma’s been there too. Whether it’s from school, YouTube, friendships, or life in general. She gets deep and personal on how to deal with burnout ... Show More
50m 27s
Jul 2022
How to Manage Your Stress and Prevent Burnout
<p>Do you feel overwhelmed and exhausted and still worry that you aren’t doing enough? Do you ever find yourself thinking, “the worst that could happen is they’ll fire me and honestly… that would be a relief?” This is Burnout. And there is science that proves, Burnout is real. Bu ... Show More
32m 43s
Aug 2019
How To Bounce Back From Burnout
Everybody experiences burnout at a certain moment in their life, but are you experiencing burnout too regularly, and you don’t know how to make it stop? Today Dan shares how to recover from burnout today, now here’s your host Dan Lok 
9m 33s
Oct 2023
Burnout
39 | Unfortunately for us all, burnout is practically inevitable. Last week, I was hit with my latest period of burnout, and as I work through it, I wanted to talk about it with you. In this week's episode, I'm chatting through what burnout even *is*, what causes it, and what I'v ... Show More
40m 35s