THE TOPIC OF BURNOUT ON THIS WEEK'S

Burnout affects every healthcare professional across the entire continuum of healthcare. What we might do today is uncover for some people possibly recognizing that this is something they're experiencing and they didn't even know it. Some things we talk about today, we'll definitely discuss next week.

THE HELP OF OTHERS WITH BURNOUT

Yes, burnout can be very lonely. There's something just having that solidarity of there's other people here. Those comparisons can certainly be challenging. So I'd love for us to explore that a little bit how bad burnout is.

IN THE COMPARISON OF BURNOUT AND SACRIFICE

This is another example of where we're going to encourage our listeners to put themselves at the front of the line in those comparisons. If we feel alone, that pushes us more into our loneliness. That can be a very easy place for any of us to get trapped in.

NEARLY ONE-THIRD OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS EXPERIENCE BURNOUT

Study shows that about half of healthcare professionals experience burnout. About a third of them are thinking about leaving the profession. To burn out in a single day, this is an ongoing process.

HAVE YOU GOT BURNOUT IN YOUR HEALTH CARE?

Do you think burnout is inevitable? Do you think we should just accept the fact that the longer you're in health care, you're going to be burned out at some point? We should always be on the alert with, how are we doing?

HOW TO HELP YOURSELF GET THROUGH BURNOUT

Alan: What are some of the messages I've told myself in the midst of burnout? He says it's okay if I'm exhausted. Stop feeling sorry for yourself. Toughen up. Sometimes people think Burnout is about the individual, but it's a result of the whole system.

LEADERS: RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS OF BURNOUT

"This is a time for leaders. If I'm for you and then do I have the courage to say something, I will tell you, " she says. Are we acknowledging our colleagues or are we contributing to others? Burnout is something passionate people need to be aware of.

BURNOUT AND EATING

What are you noticing physically? Maybe I'm noticing some tension, stress. Maybe my shoulders are really tight. It's important to recognize not only, okay, my engine lights on, but then we ask the question, so now what?

HOW TO GET BACK TO WORK WHEN YOU'RE BURNING OUT

When I'm burned out, my mind goes on an infinity loop, nonstop. I've got to disrupt that mindset. What are those things that I enjoy that give me life? Can I find those moments? What may energize me may not energize you.

HOW TO GET OUT OF THE PHONE TRAP

Katie: What are some things that you do when you don't have that hour and a half to go for a run or other things? It starts with the mindset. I also have had to really reframe my relationship with my phone. We need others to see our own face, she says.

PUTTING MYSELF AT THE END OF THE LINE

Katie: What if there's someone that the engine light is not on and I don't know if I'm headed toward burnout. She says it comes back to actually putting yourself first and taking that time to get to know yourself. Why does this really matter? Annalyn asks.

"IT'S NOT OKAY TO PUT YOURSELF FIRST"

Alan: Who am I to put myself ahead of others? Because ultimately, what's the end game? I want to create an environment where it is sustainable for the health of myself and my team, my family, my organization. It's not okay to just keep doing our day to day with that engine light that's flashing.

THE TALK OF BURNOUT

Alan: We say awareness is the first step. This is not a podcast of self contempt, others contempt. The reason we want to have these conversations is we want all of us to grow healthier. What are some of the next steps?

HOW TO GET OUT OF BURNOUT

Even when we talk about burnout, is there a one size fits all definition here? Can I appreciate a lens that's different than my own? Stay tuned, because we're going to begin to unpack some of those issues in upcoming episodes.