Burnout
In Brief
Emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion from prolonged stress, e.g. work, parenting, caregiving, and romantic discord.
Quotes
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes…including you.” ~ A. Lamott
“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~ Christopher Robin
“Ruthlessly eliminate hurry.” ~ Unknown
Client / Therapist
Client:
“I think I’m burning out.”
Therapist:
“I’m smelling resentment.”
Resources
Websites
Helpguide.org
Extinguishburnout.com
Psychiatry.org
Societyforpsychotherapy.org
Movies
Burnout
Glengarry GlenRoss
Pursuit of Happyness
Cinderella Man
Fight Club
Ted Talks
Books
Leadershift
~J. Maxwell
The Myth of the Nice Girl
~F. Hauser
The Art of Work
~J. Goins
Therapy Pros
Become your own advocate. Forget balance, find harmony. Pursue your passion.
Therapy Cons
Too much of a good thing. Inability to unplug. Regret. Bridge burning. Loneliness.
