Just ACT: Accept, Clarify, & Transform

Episode 5: Workability & Burnout

Just ACT: Accept, Clarify, & Transform

Show Notes

In today's episode, I delve into the topic of workability and burnout. Burnout is a common experience in our fast-paced world, characterized by exhaustion, disconnection, and feelings of overwhelm. I start by discussing the concept of burnout in the context of work environments.

To address burnout using the ACT framework, I emphasize the importance of workability, which refers to whether our actions align with our values and goals. Next, I explore the creation of boundaries that align with our values. I introduce a three-step process for being present: Notice, Observe, and Workaround (N.O.W.). The episode concludes with a guided exercise, inviting listeners to imagine a calm and relaxed place and engage in activities aligned with their values and goals.

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