Am I Burning Out?

If your job is demanding, jou've probably wondered at some point if you're burning out. The constant stress and pressure in health and social care especially can leave us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. But ignoring the signs of burnout can have serious consequences, affecting not only our performance but our wellbeing and our relationships too.In this quick dip episode, Rachel introduces the Stress Curve and how it can help you recognise if you're nearing burnout. She explains the different stages of the curve and provide practical steps you can take to prevent burnout and perform at your best. It's about finding what works for you and making small changes that add up a big impact.Listen to this episode toRecognise the signs of burnout and its consequences, so you can prioritise your wellbeing and relationships.Learn from real-life experiences and to prevent burnout, tailored to the unique challenges faced by people in healthcare.Discover the stress curve model as a tool to assess your current position and make small, impactful changes to improve your wellbeing and performance.Episode highlights[00:01:43] Check your battery level[00:02:43] Symptoms of burnout[00:03:47] The stress curve[00:05:59] Not enough pressure to perform[00:07:29] Dropping off peak performance[00:08:26] Early signs of burnout[00:09:18] Take a snapshop [MIDROLL][00:10:26] Where are you on the stress curve?[00:13:01] What factors are contributing to how you feel?[00:13:32] What are your early warning signs?[00:15:38] What small steps can you take?[00:17:14] Stay in your zone of powerResourcesDownload a copy of the graphWatch the video to see the graphTHRIVE Weekly PlannerMore episodes of You Are Not a Frog:Surprising Ways to Avoid Burnout – Episode 188 with Nick PetrieEmbrace Your Capacity, Not Your Limits – Episode 176 with Dr Sarah CoopeIs it ‘Normal’ Not to Cope? – Episode 143Download the episode’s workbook and CPD form. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal.Yerkes–Dodson lawEnjoyed this episode?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect with RachelHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-MorrisTwitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training

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The podcast for GPs, hospital doctors and other professionals in high-stakes, high-stress jobs who want to thrive rather than just survive. You studied for years, you’re really good at what you do but you’ve noticed that you’re starting to feel overwhelmed, overworked and under-resourced. You may be comparing yourself to a frog in boiling water - the heat has built up so slowly that you haven’t noticed the extra-long days becoming the norm. You may feel on the edge and trapped in the very job that you’ve spent years working towards. Here’s the problem, frogs only have two choices; stay and be boiled alive, or jump out of the pan. The good news is that you are not a frog. You have many more choices than you think you do. You don’t have to quit, and nor should stress and burnout be inevitable. It is possible to be master of your own destiny, to craft your work life and career so that you can thrive even in the most difficult of situations. There are simple changes you can make which will make a huge difference to your stress levels and help you enjoy life again. Your host is Dr Rachel Morris, GP turned Executive Coach and Specialist in Resilience at Work who knows what it’s like to feel like an exhausted frog. In the podcast, she’ll be talking to friends, colleagues and experts all who have an interesting take on resilience for clever people in high-stakes, high-stress jobs so that together you can take back control to beat stress and burnout, survive and thrive.