With the looming recession, soaring inflation, rising interest rates, and compounding workplace stressors at an all-time high, BURNOUT is only worsening. What's worse is a recent global study indicates that for women and BIPOC women, their “everyday” workplace experiences are having a detrimental impact on their lives and careers, including work/life integration and wellbeing. 

In this episode, we dig into what's happening and what we can do to help ourselves get through this.

Highlights: 

[00:36] The reasons for burnout [01:59] What the studies say about women and burnout[05:07] The definition of burnout[07:09] Identifying burnout [08:52] Importance of sleep[10:52] Using play and creativity  to cope[11:58] Taking time for yourself[13:15] Ask yourself why you are burning out

Quotes:

“Burnout is a state of just complete exhaustion, but it’s prolonged stress. Stress and burnout are two different things.” - Monica Marquez

“Let’s not make it taboo to talk about feeling stressed out to the point of burnout.”  - Monica Marquez

“Sleep is nature’s greatest healer.”  - Monica Marquez

 

About Nikki Barua:

Nikki Barua is a digital innovator, serial entrepreneur, author & speaker. 

Website: https://www.nikkibarua.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenikkibarua/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenikkibarua/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thenikkibarua/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NikkiBarua

 

About Monica Marquez:

Monica Marquez is a senior corporate leader, ex-Googler, and diversity expert.

Website: https://themonicamarquez.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMonicaMarquez/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themonicamarquez/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themonicamarquez/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/themmarquez