Neha Sangwan, MD, is the founder and CEO of Intuitive Intelligence and co-founder of the Conscious Business Leadership Academy (CBLA), which partners with CEOs on implementing the principles of Conscious Capitalism in their organizations. She earned a BS in Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering from Michigan State University and worked as a manufacturing engineer for Motorola before getting a medical degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo. Dr. Sangwan is nationally certified by the International Federation of Coaches and serves on the faculty of the Center of Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, DC.

 

Key Takeaways

• Burnout as a Wake-Up Call: Burnout isn’t a personal failure, it’s a wake-up call. Recognize when your personal and professional lives are out of balance due to unsustainable practices like overwork and neglect of health.

• Need for Conscious Upgrading: Upgrade your consciousness to better cope with the modern world's demands. This involves improving our ability to manage stress and enhance our internal resilience through mindfulness and self-awareness.

• Alignment with Biology: We must align our lifestyles and work habits with our biological needs. This includes acknowledging the natural cycles of exertion and rest, which are often ignored in a productivity-focused culture.

• Holistic Approach to Health: Dr. Sangwan advocates for a holistic approach to handling stress and burnout, which includes addressing physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions. This comprehensive approach ensures that all aspects of an individual's well-being are nurtured.

• Empowering Individual Change: You have the power and ability to manage burnout. Take proactive steps to understand and mitigate your stressors, rather than relying solely on external changes in the workplace or broader economic systems.

 

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