Returning to the podcast is David Greenwood, the author of Overcoming Burnout: Real Life Strategies for Burnout, Recovery, and Prevention. He is also the author of Overcoming Distraction: Thriving with Adult ADHD and hosts the ADHD podcast called “Overcoming Distractions.”
Learn more about David Greenwood at Find his books Overcoming Burnout and Overcoming Distraction at
Hear David Greenwood previously on ADHD reWired on episode #165 – Overcoming Distraction with David Greenwood Hear Eric as a guest on David’s podcast: How does Accountability Help Those with ADHD? | on Overcoming Distractions with David Greenwood Questions/Topics Answered in this Episode:
[00:05:44] What made David want to write about burnout? [00:07:45] What is burnout? What are the symptoms/basic signs of burnout? [00:09:26] What is the line distinguishing between depression and burnout? [00:10:45] Alleviating stress is not the same thing as alleviating the stressor. What’s the difference? [00:13:40] “Burnout recovery starts with the body.” [00:20:28] How do we know if we’re in a period of stress vs. actual burnout that needs to be addressed? [00:24:04] What else can we do, other than exercise, to help with burnout? [00:36:17] Recap of the 6 things to do when you begin to recognize you’re headed to burnout. [00:37:48] Another way to help with burnout is… [00:40:03] How do drugs/alcohol affect burnout? 6 things to do when you begin to recognize you’re headed to burnout:
Talk with someone you trust. Hit the gym / do something physical & exercise Sit still. Try for 30 minutes to start. Book a weekend away. Manage your time. Test your “no” and say no to at least one thing. Resources & Honorable Mentions:
Book: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle Bonus Mentions:
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