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Oh, For Sure podcastAuthor: Laura Vidunas and Erica Ecker
The Oh, For Sure podcast is two California gals raised in the 80's (read: 40-something) chatting about a mix of lifestyle topics and being honest about successes and failures - how to keep moving up, improving, finding solutions, addressing challenges and life stuff. Real life conversations that we won't take too seriously and will it be a good time? Oh, for sure. Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Fashion & Beauty, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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026: Feel the BURNout - Desperately seeking solutions
Episode 26
Thursday, 29 July, 2021
So, you did all the things during COVID to cope (new hobbies, kept working, remote social events, personal improvement, healthy living, home improvement, etc) and now how do you reset your own expectation of what is possible and how you can handle taking things back on. So let’s talk about Burnout and how to deal with it - it feels like trying to change the tire while the car is moving...First, we'll admit some failures that lead us to believe we might be getting burnt out. Then tackle some facts and dig into what might be the best way to dig ourselves out. Handling job burnoutEvaluate your options. Discuss specific concerns with your supervisor. ...Seek support. Whether you reach out to co-workers, friends or loved ones, support and collaboration might help you cope. ...Try a relaxing activity. ...Get some exercise. ...Get some sleep. ...Mindfulness.5 stages to Burnout https://www.thisiscalmer.com/blog/5-stages-of-burnoutHoneymoon Phase. When we undertake a new task, we often start by experiencing high job satisfaction, commitment, energy, and creativity. ...Onset of Stress. The second stage of burnout begins with an awareness of some days being more difficult than others. ...Chronic stress. ...Burnout. ...Habitual Burnout.https://positivepsychology.com/coping/Mechanisms that can contribute to this positive coping include:Adaptation – the human ability to adapt to different situationsAim Inhibition – lowering one’s sights to what seems more achievableAltruism – helping others to help the selfCompartmentalization – suppressing thoughts and emotions to avoid mental discomfortCompensation – overplaying strengths in one area to make up for one’s weaknessesConversion – subconscious conversion of stress into physical symptomsCrying – tears of release and seeking comfortIdentification – copying others to take on their characteristicsPost-Traumatic Growth – using the energy of trauma for goodSublimation – channelling psychic energy into acceptable activitiesSubstitution – replacing one thing for anotherAnd on that note, we're taking a bit of time off to really figure out how to solve our burnout. Will we be back, better than ever? Oh, for sure. Thanks so much for listening and don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review!Where to find us: Instagram: @ohforsurepodcastFacebook: @ohforsurepodcast Email: ohforsurepodcast@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.ohforsurepodcast.com How to Listen:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oh-for-sure-podcast/id1541797810 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iMBNfF9JekfVIONjZtQFt And lots of other platforms, linked from our website!
