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Burnout Doesn’t Start with Overwork. It Starts with Over-Caring

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Let’s get honest: burnout isn’t just about long hours or overflowing to-do lists. It often begins in the quiet moments when we care so deeply for everyone else that we forget to care for ourselves.

In this episode of The Happy Stack Podcast, I unpack the truth about emotional labor—what it is, how it drains us, and what we can actually do about it.

If you're the strong one, the fixer, the go-to for everyone else, this one’s for you. You’ll walk away with real tools to protect your energy while still leading with heart.

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Emotional labor is invisible work—managing others’ feelings, often at the cost of your own
  • Burnout is often rooted in over-caring, not just overworking
  • Emotional intelligence ≠ emotional performance under pressure
  • Setting compassionate boundaries is essential for long-term resilience
  • You don’t owe anyone a detailed reason for saying no
  • Asking for help doesn’t make you weak—it makes you wise

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    Links and Resources:

    Follow Terri-Ann Richards: https://terriannrichards.com/

    The Happy Stack Newsletter: https://happystack.substack.com/

    Success Takes Courage Book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Success-Takes-Courage-Inside-Out-Achievement-ebook/dp/B0BKWNT142

     

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