Everyday Therapy

Stress vs. Burnout: From Overwhelmed to Over It

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The hosts move beyond the workplace to discuss how burnout affects parents, caregivers, and community leaders. They offer a compassionate look at why we get stuck in "paralysis by analysis" and provide a roadmap for refueling when your internal gas tank is completely empty.

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  • The Clinical Definition: How the World Health Organization defines burnout and why it’s more than just a bad mood.
  • Stress vs. Burnout: A side-by-side comparison of symptoms—from the "urgency" of stress to the "apathy" of burnout.
  • The "A-Words": Why our culture reinforces burnout through accolades, adoration, and approval.
  • Refueling Strategies: Practical ways to move from "speeding up" to "restoring," including assertive communication and joy-based self-care.

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      Everyday TherapyBy Brett Cushing, Dr. Karin Ryan