543 Overcoming Burnout - Personal Reflections

And We're Back!!!

In episode 543 of ADHD reWired, host Eric Tivers returns to mark a new beginning for the podcast. Eric focuses this episode on recognizing and overcoming burnout. After 10 years of weekly episodes, plus other stressors in business and life,  the pace became unsustainable, leading him to experience significant burnout.

Eric elaborates on these elements of burnout, describing emotional exhaustion as a deep-seated fatigue that impacts life engagement, depersonalization as growing detachment and cynicism towards work, and diminished personal achievement as a sense of ineffectiveness despite efforts.

He recounts personal struggles, including a divorce and other stressors that exacerbated his burnout. Eric discusses the importance of meaningful alone time to recharge, using his motorcycle trips as an example of finding mental clarity and rebalancing life. He also outlines changes in his coaching seasons to ensure sustainability.

Additionally, Eric introduces a new offering for Adult Study Hall where he will be leading members through a 5-week guided workshop for planning your year beginning November 20th, 2024. 

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00:00 Welcome to ADHD reWired

01:19 Introduction to Season Two

02:40 Understanding Burnout

03:19 Emotional Exhaustion

04:48 Depersonalization and Cynicism

06:02 Reduced Personal Accomplishment

07:57 Diagnosing Burnout

09:47 Personal Journey and Realizations

13:03 Rebalancing Life and Work

14:25 Upcoming Coaching Groups and Community Events

18:50 Yearly Planning Sessions

21:27 Conclusion and Future Plans