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Why Adding to My Plate Eased My Burnout


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How do you do more without burning out? People often ask me how (and why) I do so many things. From running multiple businesses to raising two young children, from the outside I understand how my life can seem chaotic and primed for collapse. But what if my latest “side hustle” isn’t the final nail in the exhaustion coffin? What if it’s the very thing keeping me from burnout?

In today’s episode, I get real about the how and why behind my newest business endeavor. Are you one of those people who finds your daily grind exhausting, not because of the physical or mental toll but because some intangible piece is still missing for contentment? Then this hot take might resonate: sometimes adding to your plate - not subtracting - is the key to increasing your engagement. Let’s break down how realigning your priorities may be key to contentment - no matter what era you’re in now:

  • Build a busy schedule that’s actually restorative;
  • Get real about time management and tradeoffs;
  • Why motherhood isn’t a reason to step out of a full life;
  • The science behind getting physical when your job is mostly intellectual.
  • Related Links:

    • Episode 538, Rebalance Your Career Portfolio - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode538
    • Episode 539, Managing Through the Millennial Career Crisis - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode539
    • “Mind Drama: The Science of Rumination and How to Outwit Your Inner Defeatist” by Donna Jackson Nakazawa - https://donnajacksonnakazawa.com/books/mind-drama-science-of-rumination/   
    • LinkedIn Learning Course, “Get Unstuck: Make a Plan to Move Your Career Forward” - https://www.linkedin.com/learning/get-unstuck-make-a-plan-to-move-your-career-forward
    • Bossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/
    • Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/

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