April 09, 2025

The REAL Reason You’re Burnt Out (And Exactly How To Fix It)

1 hour 18 minutes

Are you struggling with burnout? Is it even possible to not struggle with burnout in today’s world? I’m speaking with psychotherapist and author Israa Nasir about dealing with – and preventing – burnout. We’ll get into everything from building community to putting down your phone, and as always, leave you with actionable tips you can use now to improve your mental health.

2:16 Systemic Issues and Personal Agency

2:51 Tragic Optimism: Leveraging Difficult Circumstances

4:18 Practical Examples and Solutions

8:10 Cultural Differences and Burnout

10:14 The Role of Hobbies and Micro Habits

19:23 Balancing Productivity and Emotional Health

23:01 Perfectionism and Its Impact

32:00 Parenting and Emotional Regulation

38:09 The Myth of Multitasking

38:44 Retraining Your Brain

39:43 The Importance of Boredom

40:51 Consistency in Habits

43:43 Self-Talk and Positive Reinforcement

48:33 People Pleasing and Burnout

54:14 Setting Boundaries

56:55 The Role of Community and Reciprocity

1:02:45 Conscious Participation in Life

1:03:45 Cultivating an Abundance Mindset

1:06:05 Homework

For more from Israa, you can find her on Instagram at @well.guide or www.israanasir.com. Grab a copy of her book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More, where books are sold.

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