If you’re feeling burned out, you’re not alone. Many people are feeling overwhelmed by having too much to do and exhausted by the pressure to perform better.

Fortunately, Dr. Kristen Neff says that even if we can’t change our circumstances, we can still manage burnout effectively. As a psychology professor at the University of Texas at Austin and a leading expert in self-compassion, she says emotional self-care is the key to coping with significant stress.

Some of the things we talk about are:

• What it means to burnout and why professionals and caregivers are at such a high risk
• The health implications of burnout
• How self-compassion combats burnout
• What true self-care looks like (it goes beyond bubble baths)
• Strategies for practicing emotional self-care in any circumstance

Links & Resources

Selfcompassion.org

Join the self-compassion community

Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout

Follow Dr. Neff on Instagram — @neffselfcompassion

Offers From Our Sponsors

BetterHelp — Go to BetterHelp.com/MENTALLYSTRONG today to get 10% off your first month of Therapy.

AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers!

ButcherBox — Go to Butcherbox.com/stronger and use code stronger at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus $30 off!

Jenni Kayne — Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code STRONGER15 at Jennikayne.com/STRONGER15 #jennikaynepartner

Aqua Tru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout!

Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)!

Connect with the Show

Buy Amy’s books on mental strength

Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor

Email the show — Podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.com

Order 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don’t Do

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most Recent Episodes

September 16, 2024

143 — Unlocking Adult Friendships and Improve Your Social Health with Kasley Killam

Social health is just as important as other aspects of your health. However, it can be challenging to make friends and difficult to prioritize social connections.Kasley Killam, a social scientist and...

Listen · 46:30

September 13, 2024

142 — How to Sleep When Your Mind Won't Shut Off

Do you struggle to fall asleep? Do you wake up at times with a lot on your mind? Sometimes, our brains just feel like they will not shut off and let us rest.In this episode, I share science-backed...

Listen · 19:44

September 6, 2024

140 — 10 Paradoxes of Mental Strength

Mental strength requires a counterintuitive approach. When you embrace seemingly contradictory actions, you can foster greater resilience and mental strength.But you must go against society's typical...

Listen · 19:00

Load More Episodes

Amy Morin Therapist, Bestselling Author, Host of the Mentally Stronger Podcast

Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, international bestselling author and the host of the Mentally Stronger podcast. Her books on mental strength, including 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, have sold more than 1 million copies and been translated into more than 40 languages.

She’s practiced therapy for over 20 years and she’s a sought after speaker whose TEDx talk, The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, has become one of the most popular talks of all time with more than 22 million views.

Amy lives on a sailboat in the Florida Keys.