The Art of Charm

When Grind Culture Meets Burnout: How To Revitalize You & Your Career Path | Dr. Debbie Sorensen

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In today’s episode, we tackle burnout with Dr Debbie Sorensen. Dr Sorensen got her PhD in psychology from Harvard University, is the cohost of the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast, runs a private practice in Boulder, Colorado, and is the author of ACT for Burnout: Recharge, Reconnect, and Transform Burnout With Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.


Today’s conversation delves into the signs, impact, and strategies to recover from burnout. Gain insights into recognizing burnout, addressing its root causes, and exploring Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a means to tackle burnout. From personal experiences to practical advice on navigating burnout, this episode offers a wealth of information to help listeners develop resilience and regain a sense of balance.


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  • Introduction – 0:00
  • What are the obvious indicators of burnout that everyone overlooks when they’re burnt out?
  • This one thing prevents most people from overcoming burnout


    • Which of these 5 burnout cycles do you suffer from – 12:45
    • What are the most prevalent burnout cycles, and how do they trap individuals in a cycle of stress and recovery?
    • Are certain personalities more susceptible to specific burnout cycles, and if so, why?


      • The secret weapon against burnout that anyone can acquire – 25:51
      • What are the first steps someone can take to cultivate psychological flexibility in their daily life?
      • Are certain personalities more susceptible to specific burnout cycles, and if so, why? And what can you do to reduce your susceptibility?


        • The psychological toolkit to overcome burnout – 36:14
        • How can you use Acceptance Commitment Therapy tools to give yourself some breathing room and not allow your burnout to destroy the relationships you care about?


          • The road to burnout recovery – 46:07
          • What are the necessary steps to go from burnout to some semblance of normal?
          • How can you bring up the topic of burnout with someone you care about who is showing signs of burnout?

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