25. 15 Strategies for Overcoming Burnout

Sometimes it's easy to dismiss our thoughts, feelings, and a general sense of fatigue, hoping that it's all temporary and will go away. Sometimes we hope the way to make it all go away is to ignore the unease or assume it's all in our head. But inevitably, the side effects of energy depletion, lack of enthusiasm, and activities that used to be interesting, can lead to exhaustion. Today, Colleen talks about how to recognize burnout and provides tips on building a life that includes scheduling breaks and getting your life back. Don’t forget to jot down your biggest key takeaways, and how you'll apply them.

Show Notes

😫 Burning out can easily sneak up on you like a slow burn. 01:12

✍️ Why it is important to write down the takeaways and goals. 02:17

🔙 When to take a step back even if you love what you’re doing. 03:05

❗ You are not alone. 04:44

🚦 The signs of burnout. 06:03

🌀 The challenging aspect of burnout is that it often becomes cyclical. 07:13

🙋 Recognizing the signs of burnout. 13:34

🤔 Know when to take a step back. 14:52

🌞 Don’t focus only on productivity. 15:30

😇 Don’t live in a purposeless vacuum. 16:08 

🤷‍♀️ Why we are not motivated. 17:07

🧩 Doable chunks are important. 18:21

1️⃣ Start with one thing. 18:56

🥳 Why we are not celebrating small wins. 19:19

😎 What is a gratitude attitude? 20:13

🤩 Reassessing is important. 21:12

📋 Decision making: pros vs. cons.  22:11

🔋 Meet and recharge with dear people. 23:00

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What is Adopting Joy?

The Adopting Joy podcast was created to help you overcome adversity, follow your fate, and find joy, so you can create your best life. Join Colleen Seward Ryan as she shares inspirational insights and actionable tips, tools, and techniques on topics like dealing with difficult people, how to get and stay motivated, transforming your past into your purpose, inspiring dog stories, and more.
An international speaker and author, Colleen has entertained thousands with her energetic and inspirational keynotes in 48 states and six countries. She loves helping others overcome adversity, deal with difficult people and elevate their confidence. Colleen has made it her mission to inspire others to transform their struggles into successes