Healing Over Coping: Jinnie Lee Schmid on Burnout Recovery
The key to avoiding the crashes before the burnouts is learning one's cycle of emotional well-being. The best prevention to burnout is to just unplug from expectations and take a break.
Feeling overwhelmed or constantly distracted? You're not alone. In this episode of 'The From Burnout to Recovery Show with Dr. Kate', guest Jinnie Lee Schmid dives into the crucial difference between merely coping with burnout and truly healing from it. Jinnie explains that just pushing through can lead to hard crashes, making it essential to understand your emotional well-being cycle. Recognizing signs like brain fog and constant overwhelm can be your first step toward recovery.
But how do you avoid burnout before it hits? Jinnie suggests unplugging from expectations and taking breaks as vital prevention methods. She also highlights the importance of having a support system to share your highs and lows, and to help you identify red flags before they become unmanageable. Interestingly, burnout isn't just a workplace issue; it can permeate everyday life, often hand-in-hand with grief. Jinnie sheds light on how changes, whether sad or exciting, can trigger both grief and burnout.
Instead of avoiding these emotions, she advocates for acknowledging and processing them. To help listeners start their healing journey, Jinnie leads a breathwork exercise aimed at promoting relaxation and reducing stress. This episode is a reminder to prioritize self-care and seek support when needed. Whether you're struggling with burnout or looking to prevent it, Jinnie's insights offer practical steps to help you heal and reclaim your well-being.