Founders have massive reserves of energy and resilience. But it’s not infinite. So how can you tell when you’re starting to hit burnout? What should you do about it if you are? And what can you do to reduce the risk of it emerging in the future?

In this week’s episode on the ScaleUps Podcast we interview Sophie Scott, award-winning journalist for the ABC, speaker and author on burnout, longevity and happiness.

Sophie shares science-backed techniques to help Founders prevent or address burnout and increase emotional resilience for now, and for the road ahead:

13:39 – How to avoid guilt when enjoying life’s little pleasures

28:39 – Small shifts that when compounded improve mood (for you and others)

12:53 – Short bursts of stress then rest vs prolonged energy-depleting behaviours

20:45 – How to notice when you are hitting burnout (and what to do about it)

41:40 – Techniques to re-find joy in your life

48:26 – Why doing nothing about it, is a terrible option

Enjoy!

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