Exploring Burnout Through the Lens of Adult Development Theory

Over the past week, I was home alone with the kids. My husband was out of town, visiting relatives across the country. And truth be told, it wasn't as bad as I would have thought. I mean, it didn't feel like too much.?

For most of the week, I was busy prepping for a new presentation based on my new book, The Stress Advantage: Lessons from the Tennis Court .

I wasn't really planning on this. It just dropped into my lap two weeks ago, but it was a perfect opportunity since it is a local event and I get to present to a room full of HR professionals.

I've been thinking about how to marry the lessons I want my audience members to take away with the themes from my book. Here's what I came up with:

Lesson 1: Mental preparation is key to dealing with workplace challenges because we often feel more scared of the unknown than change itself.

Lesson 2: Stress is not the enemy. When we learn how to embrace stress, we can transform threats into opportunities for personal development.

Lesson 3: Without boundaries, you are more likely to experience chronic stress and burn out. But sometimes, all it takes is a mindset shift and putting boundaries in place can become the thing that gives you your weekends back, allows you to take a vacation, or cut back your hours.

I'm looking forward to seeing how this lands.

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Burnout has become an all-too-common phenomenon, affecting individuals across various walks of life. The relentless pursuit of success, endless to-do lists, and the constant pressure to excel have left many feeling emotionally drained and overwhelmed.?

For years, I have preached that burnout is not a one-size-fits all problem and it deserves something other than a one-size-fits all solution. On the Decode Your Burnout podcast , I share how there are three distinct personalities that contribute to burnout: The Thinker, the Feeler, and the Doer.

What if there was a way to not only decode the complexities of burnout but also uncover a path towards personal growth and self-realization?

This article explores the intersection of the three burnout profiles and Adult Development Theory. Discover what truly drives you and chart a course towards personal growth.

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Are you a Thinker, a Feeler, or a Doer when it comes to burnout?

In this week's episode of the Decode Your Burnout podcast, we explore the intersection of Adult Development Theory and the three distinct burnout personalities. Our guest, Arel Moodie , guides us through the stages of adult development, unraveling how our unique personalities and life experiences mold our responses to burnout.

Discover the transformative power of understanding these stages (see show notes for the diagram), gaining invaluable tools to navigate the challenges of burnout and emerge as a stronger, more resilient version of yourself. No matter where you fall on the spectrum – Thinker, Feeler, or Doer – this episode promises profound insights that can empower you to decipher and conquer burnout in your own life.

Listen here.

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Speaking of adult development, there's been an incredibly long study (75 years) looking at what leads to happiness and health. The director of that study, psychiatrist Robert Waldinger , shares all the mistaken notions we have in answering that question and talking about the findings based on this research. Specifically, there are three important lessons.

Click here to watch what they are.

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Have a restful weekend!

Dr. Sharon Grossman -?The Burnout Doc

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