Navigating Through Burnout: Insights and Effective Strategies to Break the Burnout Cycle
This episode is part of the Mental Health Week series for the We Are For Good Podcast.
Overview
I had the pleasure of being a guest on the podcast for We Are For Good’s Mental Health Week! I joined Becky Endicott and Jon McCoy to discuss the 12 stages of burnout, explore how to recognize it within ourselves and others and examine the vital role of community care in combating this increasingly common challenge.
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“The ways that we have been going about things are building burnout. What we need to be recognizing are the ways we are combating it.”
— Diaris Alexander, Founder, Inwellth
Episode Highlights
My story and journey to where I am today (5:00)
Differentiating between stress, exhaustion, and burnout (7:00)
The Burnout Cycle (14:00)
Patterns and triggers that keep us in that cycle (26:00)
Recognizing burnout in yourself and others (31:00)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in my life (37:00)
My One Good Thing: Let life and work be an adventure. (40:00)
How to connect with me and my work (42:00)
POWERFUL QUOTES
“Burnout is an occupational phenomenon.” -Diaris
“We need to see what is happening. Your budget tells what your values are in terms of how you invest and also how you choose to spend your time and invest in talent.” -Diaris
“We know that there is a problem, but we are shifting the people along and not addressing the root causes. It’s not just self-care. What we really need to do in the space is community care.” -Diaris
“At the end of all of this, you can see many ways that people, especially women, are just pushing through.” -Diaris
“Our folks are going to collapse.” -Diaris
“What are we doing to be responsible for this?” -Diaris
“Having this information gives us a plan.” -Becky
“This is not just a self-care issue. You won’t think your way out of this.” -Diaris
“Our bodies change. Our minds change. Situations change.” -Diaris
“Focusing on energy management will lead to better time management.” -Diaris
“What are you going to do to create a capacity care plan?” -Diaris
“Try to figure out where you can let things be easy.” -Diaris
“When I am stuck, I get a pen to paper, because you need to break out of your day-to-day to think creatively. How are all the ways that I can solve my problems?” -Diaris
“Solutions can come from other people.” -Diaris
“Other people have tried things that you have not tried.” -Diaris
“The ways that we have been going about things are building burnout. What we need to be recognizing are the ways we are combating it.” -Diaris
“What are aspects of assets that we have in an anti-burnout culture?” -Diaris
“We need to look for ways we are challenging burnout and celebrate it far and wide.” -Diaris
“When you feel like you have no control, it was helpful to celebrate the things I did have control over.” -Diaris
“What’s easy? Lean into that all the way.” -Diaris
“It’s always frequency over intensity for me.” -Diaris
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My journey from overcoming burnout to empowering others has equipped me with insights and strategies I'm passionate about sharing. In my speaking engagements, I delve into the essence of well-being, intentional leadership, and the power of community impact, drawing from both my personal experiences and professional accomplishments. If your event aims to inspire and transform, I'd love to contribute.
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