#531: Beating Burnout and Recovering from Burnout

Podcast #531   BEATING BURNOUT AND RECOVERING FROM BURNOUT Are you an ambitious, driven high achiever? Do you strive for the most challenging goals and take on the heaviest burdens to achieve success? If so, chances are that you’re familiar with burnout. As hardworking people sometimes we go too far – overloading ourselves with tasks until our performance deteriorates or even collapses altogether. But it doesn’t have to be like this – there are strategies and techniques you can use to fend off burnout before it overwhelms you. In this podcast episode, I’ll share some easy-to-apply advice on how to beat burnout as a high achiever. In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we're chatting about: * The root of your burnout - and what to do about it * 3 antidotes to burnout that you can apply immediately * How to shift and reframe your perspective * 15 things you can do right away to decrease burnout ANNOUNCEMENT: Did you miss my masterclass last night? Catch the replay for a limited time at  www.trishblackwell.com/motivatedreplay REVIEW OF THE WEEK: THE CORE OF THE BURNOUT PROBLEM Exhaustion / Cynicism / Inefficiency Mismanaged Emotions Hustle PressureFlawed Prioritizations Overattachment to External Worth / External Validation  The Antidote:PRIORITIZE SELF CARESHIFT YOUR PERSPECTIVE REDUCE STRESS IN YOUR LIFE  Change your 24 hours and you will change your life. -Eric Thomas SHIFT AND REFRAME YOUR PERSPECTIVE Decide on the emotion you want to fuel your day.Decide ahead of time on anchoring thoughts to guide your day.Decide who you want to be in your life that day.Decide to slow down and work on your thoughts.  What does "work your thoughts" mean? * Identify the thought that's causing you emotional burnout/frustration/cynicism or the dullness of inefficiency.  * Get curious about why you're thinking the thought * Ask yourself what a better (but believable) thought could replace the other thought. * Write out an additional powerful thought to support the new thought shift.  15 OTHER ACTION STEPS YOU CAN TAKE 1. Get plenty of rest When you're burned out, your body is telling you that it needs a break. Make sure to get plenty of sleep every night, and try to take a nap during the day if possible. Your body will thank you for it.  2. Eat healthy Eating unhealthy foods will only make you feel worse. Make sure to eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. And don't forget to drink plenty of water!  3. Exercise / Get Enough Exercise  Exercise is a great way to reduce stress and improve your overall health. Even just a brisk walk around the block can make a big difference. 4. Take breaks during the day Working non-stop is a surefire way to burn out quickly. Make sure to take a few minutes each hour to take a break and relax. Step away from your work, close your eyes, and take some deep breaths. 5. Avoid multitasking Trying to do too many things at once will only make you more stressed and less productive. When you're feeling overwhelmed, focus on one task at a time and give it your full attention. 6. Simplify your life If your life feels like it's constantly in chaos, it's time to simplify things. Get rid of anything that's not absolutely essential, and learn to say "no" more often. You'll feel much better for it in the long run.  7.