What is Burnout?

02/24/17 • 12 min

Steps and Tools for Emotional Intelligence

People who experience burnout don't necessarily work harder than those who avoid it. But people who have the emotional intelligence to recognize burnout in it's early stages are able to pace themselves more effectively. Most importantly, people who understand burnout are in a position to be significantly happier, despite being in a demanding job. In this episode, Dr. Hamlin explains how to be savvy about your well-being by avoiding the quicksand of emotional burnout.

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07: How to Prepare for a Job Interview

One of the big reasons why people choke in a job interview is due to nerves. People get so worked up with anxiety and worry while preparing that they end up not being at their best. One of the fastest ways to calm yourself is to simplify the task of preparing for an interview. In this episode, Dr. Greg Hamlin briefly explains how to use emotional intelligence to prepare for a job interview. By following this simple approach you can talk about yourself calmly and naturally. Most importantly, your words will stick in the minds of those interviewing you.

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09: What to do About Burnout

Learn four steps for dealing with burnout in your life after weeks and months of prolonged stress. In the previous episode, Dr. Greg Hamlin outlined the key characteristics of burnout and it's causes. In this episode, the focus is on what to do about it. Using emotional intelligence to recover from burnout means (1) recognizing it; (2) facing it; (3) taming it; and (4) growing beyond it. It also means learning to use one or two simple tools to get started in taking your life back from burnout.