In this episode of the Big F*cking Dreams podcast, Life Coach Hannah Kissel delves into the topic of burnout, sharing her personal experiences and insights. She discusses the three dimensions of burnout—emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and inefficacy—drawing from research by Susan Jackson and Christina Maslach. Hannah also identifies six mismatches that contribute to burnout, including workload, control, reward, community, fairness, and value misalignment. Finally, she offers strategies for addressing burnout and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and understanding one's personal values in the workplace.

• Burnout is often misunderstood and misused in conversation.
• Emotional exhaustion is a key characteristic of burnout.
• Depersonalization leads to cynicism about work and clients.
• Inefficacy is a feeling of not making a difference.
• Workload can be a significant contributor to burnout.
• Control and autonomy in the workplace are crucial.
• Recognition and reward impact feelings of burnout.
• Community and connection with colleagues matter.
• Fairness and perceived inequality can fuel burnout.
• Aligning personal values with organizational values is essential.
• Creating autonomy over your time can help mitigate burnout.
• Building connections in the workplace is crucial for mental health.
• Quality rest is essential for recovery from burnout.
• Daily habits like diet and exercise impact burnout levels.
• Redefining success can lead to better mental health.
• Success should be process-oriented rather than goal-oriented.
• Understanding subconscious drivers of behavior is key to transformation.

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