Welcome back!

This episode gets into the concept of Effort-Reward Imbalance to explain why you can be working hard and still feel stuck. If you're tired of useless advice and want to get to the root of your burnout, this episode is for you.

We discuss the impact of constant emotional and mental labor, the cognitive load that drains your energy, and how to repair trust in yourself and your environment.

It's time to stop the cycle of stress and start feeling in control again.

Check out the detailed show notes (https://tarakermiet.com/podcast/) and leave your thoughts or questions about today's topic.

00:00 Welcome Back: Overcoming Challenges
00:39 The Struggle of Working Hard and Getting Nowhere
01:57 Understanding Effort-Reward Imbalance
04:17 The Impact of Cognitive Load
06:43 Burnout to Futility: The Breaking Point
09:23 Rebuilding Trust and Finding Relief
10:47 Practical Steps to Reclaim Your Energy
13:40 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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