Many think of burnout as something that happens when we’re unhappy with our jobs. But in reality, chronic stress often happens to people who love their jobs and are passionate about what they do – but who let that passion keep them from setting crucial boundaries that could save them from burnout.

Jennifer Bassman is a burnout and boundary strategist who helps others find their zone of genius so they can focus their time and energy successfully. She is a certified CliftonStrengths coach who believs when you know your strengths and what you do best, your path to happiness and success becomes a lot clearer.

Tune into the full episode to hear more about the first signs of burnout to be on the lookout for, the importance of boundaries, Jennifer’s personal story with burnout, and how understanding your own strengths can be the roadmap for healing your burnout and changing your life.

What You Will Learn: 

1:45: How taking care of herself has been a crucial part of Jennifer’s heroine’s journey 

3:07: What burnout is and how people can recognize whether they’re experiencing it or not

4:35: Why we don’t always notice our burnout when we’re going through it, plus some of the types of jobs that might be more susceptible to burnout 

7:10: How to disentangle our identities from our jobs and discover who we are outside of work

8:52: More about Jennifer’s book, Stop Being a Doormat, and what inspired her to write it

12:52: Some of the most common boundaries Jennifer sees, and how we can integrate them into our own lives 

14:47: The process for figuring out your own strengths, and how that knowledge can help you in your burnout recovery

21:06: What to do when you realize your job isn’t aligned with your strengths 

24:47: The science behind why an 8-hour workday doesn’t actually work, plus some of the daily rhythms Jennifer schedules in so she can capitalize on her energy ebbs and flows 

26:56: How companies can create cultures that prioritize employees’ well-being 

31:37: The problems with perfectionism and with hustle culture 

33:32: What it means for Jennifer to live a life she doesn’t need a vacation from 

Relevant Links: 

·       Download Jennifer’s free resource about understanding how you spend and earn your energy: https://jennifer-jenniferbassman-com.ck.page/4d46fae30a 

·       Visit Jennifer’s website: https://www.jenniferbassman.com 

·       Follow Jennifer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_bassman/ 

·       Purchase Jennifer’s book, Stop Being a Doormat: https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Being-Doormat-Overwhelmed-Fulfilling-ebook/dp/B08KFYXXNL 

·       Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-page

·       Follow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ 

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