Why self-care might not be the answer to your burnout
In short: Burnout can be so subtle that you might not even realize it is happening. This conversation explores the telltale signs of stress and offers actionable ways to feel safe in your body when you are burning out.
In this TED talk, authors and sisters Emily and Amelia Nagoski discuss the complexities of burnout. They identify three specific signs that stress is overwhelming your system, moving beyond the common misconception that simple self-care is a sufficient cure.
The discussion focuses on how to recognize when stress is taking control and provides practical strategies to help individuals regain a sense of safety within their own bodies during periods of burnout.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski: The cure for burnout (hint: it isn't self-care)
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