What Burnout Really Is (And What It’s Not)

The Balanced Badass Podcast

In this episode, Tara tackles the topic of burnout and what it really means. She breaks down the signs and symptoms that indicate you might be sliding into burnout territory, like constant exhaustion, emotional drain, and feeling detached from things that used to bring you joy. Tara also clears up some common misconceptions about burnout—like the idea that it only affects overachievers or that it can be fixed with a quick vacation. She emphasizes that burnout can happen to anyone, and recognizing it is the first step in addressing it.
Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Burnout quiz to assess your situation
• List of 10 signs you're headed toward burnout
• Handy boundary-setting scripts to protect your time and energy

You can grab them all at https://tarakermiet.com/free-resources/.
Check out the detailed show notes (https://tarakermiet.com/podcast/) and leave your thoughts or questions about today's topic.
00:00 Introduction to Burnout
01:43 Burnout: A Deeper Dive
03:19 Recognizing Burnout in Everyday Life
05:14 Understanding Emotional Exhaustion
06:46 Depersonalization and Reduced Accomplishment
09:57 Common Misconceptions About Burnout
13:38 Rethinking Limits: Simone Biles' Impact
13:56 The Myth of Quick Fixes for Burnout
14:47 My Personal Burnout Journey
17:40 Recognizing Burnout: Key Signs
21:32 Strategies to Combat Burnout
24:39 Redefining Success and Final Thoughts

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I’m Tara Kermiet, a leadership coach specializing in burnout prevention and work-life integration. I know what it’s like to feel like you’re holding it all together with duct tape and coffee. But success doesn’t have to mean running yourself ragged. I help high achievers find work-life balance and shine as badass leaders.

👉 Take my quick quiz to find out where you stand on the burnout spectrum, plus get tailored tips to help you turn things around before it’s too late. Visit: https://tarakermiet.com/free-resources/

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Stay balanced, stay badass, and make good choices!
Disclaimer: My content is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. For serious concerns, please consult a qualified provider.

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1. Introduction to Burnout (00:00:00)

2. Burnout: A Deeper Dive (00:02:29)

3. Recognizing Burnout in Everyday Life (00:04:05)

4. Understanding Emotional Exhaustion (00:06:00)

5. Depersonalization and Reduced Accomplishment (00:07:32)

6. Common Misconceptions About Burnout (00:10:43)

7. Rethinking Limits: Simone Biles' Impact (00:14:24)

8. The Myth of Quick Fixes for Burnout (00:14:42)

9. My Personal Burnout Journey (00:15:33)

10. Recognizing Burnout: Key Signs (00:18:26)

11. Strategies to Combat Burnout (00:23:02)