We are in the midst of an epidemic, with recent studies showing up to 3 in 4 people are experiencing burnout at work.
Burnout is not caused by laziness or a lack of willpower. It’s the physiological response of a nervous system exposed to prolonged stress without adequate time to recover.
In today’s conversation with Nervous System School’s Jessica Maguire and Madeleine Eliza, we take a deep dive into what exactly burnout is, and how to recover from it.
We start by defining neurobiological limits, and explore how constantly living beyond your limits makes you more susceptible to burnout. Conversely, if you tend to stay well within your limits, avoiding risk and challenge, you are denying yourself the chance to discover your true potential.
We also discuss the impact of your beliefs, and look at healthy and unhealthy ways in which the brain influences the nervous system.
This is an insightful episode, with so many powerful takeaways and homework ideas for those who want to dive deeper and discover their personal sweet spot, aka “the stretch zone”.
You can listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
And if you’d like to dive deeper into nervous system learning, grab our free downloadable worksheet all about your eighth sensory system, Interoception at https://www.nervoussystemschool.com/beliefs
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