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Amelia Nagoski's Book Recommendations

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Tips on identifying and tackling burnout

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Amelia Nagoski, D.M.A. (Doctorate of Musical Arts) was an Associate Professor and Coordinator of Music at Western New England University. She co-authored the New York Times bestselling "Burnout" with her sister Emily Nagoski. In this collection, she shares Blinks and Shortcast episodes on the ins and outs of burnout. Discover how burnout has become so ever-present in our everyday lives, learn how to identify the signs of burnout, and get solutions and remedies to combat burnout at home and at work.

Amelia Nagoski's Book Recommendations

Tips on identifying and tackling burnout

Can't Even

Anne Helen Petersen

How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation

Why We Can’t Sleep

Why We Can’t Sleep

Women’s New Midlife Crisis

When the Body Says No

When the Body Says No

The Cost of Hidden Stress

Tiffany Dufu: Do What You Do Best, Drop The Rest

Tiffany Dufu: Do What You Do Best, Drop The Rest

Do you ever feel overwhelmed with all of the things you need to do, in order to be a good—anything? A good partner, a good parent, a good worker, a good friend? And then, in the end it feels like you never have enough time and energy to focus on what really matters to you? If this resonates with you, then listen up. In this episode, Tiffany Dufu—author of Drop the Ball—will explain how you can let go of unrealistic expectations of doing it all, so that the main event becomes living a life you’re passionate about.

Pause

Rachael O’Meara

Harnessing the Life-Changing Power of Giving Yourself a Break

How to Combat Burnout: David Shar

How to Combat Burnout: David Shar

Burnout can have a negative effect on you and the companies you work with. In this episode, expert David Shar talks bout identifying the signs of burnout, ways to prevent it, and how to deal with burnout when you do have it. By the end, you should have a good idea of some steps you can take to safeguard yourself from burnout and come back from the brink, allowing you to recharge and reconnect.

I'm So Effing Tired

I'm So Effing Tired

A Proven Plan to Beat Burnout, Boost Your Energy and Reclaim Your Life

Overworked and Overwhelmed

Overworked and Overwhelmed

The Mindfulness Alternative

Understanding and Managing Stress

Understanding and Managing Stress

Some stress is easy to identify, like trauma or moments of upheaval in life. But most of it is more long-term and harder to put your finger on—think long commutes, juggling work and family, or struggling to stay on top of paying your bills. In this episode you’ll learn about the cumulative impact of life in the "pink zone" of stress and the lifestyle changes that can help.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

Translated and commentated on by Sri Swami Satchidananda

Timeless Teachings for Mind, Body, and Emotional Harmony

Unplug

Suze Yalof Schwartz

A Simple Guide to Meditation

Small Steps, Big Progress In Managing Stress: Jess Cording

Small Steps, Big Progress In Managing Stress: Jess Cording

You can better manage stress by focusing on your mind, body and spirit. In this episode author and health coach Jess Cording shares practical tips you can start using straight away to chip away at stress, one step at a time. Learn how making time for worries can clear your mind, and discover some handy advice for finding your caffeine sweet spot. Plus, she reveals her special technique for dealing with loneliness.

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