E13: Feeling Burned Out? Tips for Recharging and Finding Purpose in Your Work

In this episode, we dive deep into the ever-relevant topic of burnout, which McKinsey's recent study shows affects about a third of the workforce—yes, one-third! Surprisingly, this number is even higher than during the pandemic. So what's going on? We break down what burnout really means, why it’s happening, and most importantly, what you can do about it without needing to quit your job or have tough talks with your boss.  You'll learn about the importance of organizational practices over working models, the five key components for a healthy work culture, and how burnout symptoms might show up in your life. We also chat about a useful framework from the book 'Resonant Leadership' that can help you manage stress and find balance through mindfulness, hope, compassion, and joy. Plus, we’ve got three actionable exercises: tuning into a past episode for tips on mindfulness and joy, doing a values exercise to connect with your 'why,' and planning out your personal renewal strategy. By the end, you'll be armed with new tools to get more joy out of your work and keep burnout at bay. Don’t forget to subscribe for more tips and connect with us at workitremote.com. Stay well and take care of yourself—you got this!

McKinsey article, Returning to the office? Focus more on practices and less on policy: https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/returning-to-the-office-focus-more-on-practices-and-less-on-the-policy

Read Resonant Leadership by Richard Boyatzis and Annie McKee: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/resonant-leadership-richard-boyatzis/1129981949

Listen to Ep 6, How Breath Can Unlock Your Best Self: https://www.workitremote.com/6

Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n17MxgO97jI

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