Worn Thin: The Emotional Cost of Doing What You Love

Worn Thin: The Emotional Cost of Doing What You Love

In this episode of Psychologically Speaking, Leila Ainge delves into the theme of tiredness, exploring its various forms and the impact it has on our lives. She discusses the emotional, social, creative, spiritual, physical, and mental aspects of tiredness, emphasizing the importance of understanding these different types to prevent burnout. Leila also highlights the significance of making intentional decisions and the role of rest in maintaining a fulfilling life. Through personal anecdotes and psychological insights, she encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences with tiredness and to prioritize self-care and self-compassion.

takeaways

  • Tiredness can stem from various sources, not just physical exhaustion.
  • Emotional tiredness often arises from holding space for others and people-pleasing.
  • Social tiredness can be exacerbated by overstimulation and group dynamics.
  • Creative tiredness is common among those in creative roles or entrepreneurship.
  • Spiritual tiredness relates to a loss of meaning or connection to purpose.
  • Physical tiredness is often linked to disrupted sleep and illness.
  • Mental tiredness can result from decision fatigue and overthinking.
  • Rest is essential for maintaining energy and preventing burnout.
  • Self-compassion can help us face our tiredness without the need to fix it immediately.
  • Making intentional decisions can help manage the mental load we carry.

tiredness, human behavior, psychology, emotional exhaustion, mental fatigue, decision making, self-compassion, entrepreneurship, identity, rest



Tämä jakso on lisätty Podme-palveluun avoimen RSS-syötteen kautta eikä se ole Podmen omaa tuotantoa. Siksi jakso saattaa sisältää mainontaa.

Jaksot(71)

Could One Room Tell Your Story? | Reflection Room August Week 3

Could One Room Tell Your Story? | Reflection Room August Week 3

What if a room could become a self-portrait?This week in the Reflection Room, psychologist and researcher Leila Ainge pairs a painting by Lottie Cole with a simple but thought-provoking reflection abo...

17 Elo 4min

What Threshold Are You Standing On? | Reflection Room August Week 2

What Threshold Are You Standing On? | Reflection Room August Week 2

What happens when you've left one chapter behind but haven't quite arrived at the next?Inspired by Frances Featherstone's Dower House from her Threshold series, this Reflection Room episode explores t...

10 Elo 4min

Are You Leaving Yourself Out of Your Own Story? | Reflection Room August Week 1

Are You Leaving Yourself Out of Your Own Story? | Reflection Room August Week 1

What stories have you inherited about where you belong? This week's reflection uses art and psychology to help you revise your own narrative.Join psychologist and researcher Leila Ainge for the first ...

3 Elo 8min

Evidence Over Ego: Why Curiosity Leads to Better Decisions

Evidence Over Ego: Why Curiosity Leads to Better Decisions

How do we make better decisions when certainty is impossible?In this solo episode of Psychologically Speaking, psychologist and researcher Leila Ainge explores why confidence isn't about having all th...

29 Heinä 12min

63. Build What the World Needs - Tif Bryant on innovation and risk.

63. Build What the World Needs - Tif Bryant on innovation and risk.

What if the biggest risk isn't failing—but standing still?In this episode of Psychologically Speaking, psychologist and researcher Leila Ainge is joined by entrepreneur, UK Innovator Founder visa hold...

22 Heinä 58min

62. The Five-Figure Decision. The psychology of risk taking with Niki Hutchison and Leila Ainge

62. The Five-Figure Decision. The psychology of risk taking with Niki Hutchison and Leila Ainge

What does it really mean to invest in yourself?In this episode of Psychologically Speaking, Leila is joined by marketing strategist and entrepreneur Niki Hutchison, founder of Enjoy Marketing®. With m...

15 Heinä 58min

60. The patriarchy has been squatting in my temple - Emma While

60. The patriarchy has been squatting in my temple - Emma While

What happens when body shame isn't actually about your body? This week I'm joined by coach and facilitator Emma While, who decided to evict what she calls "the patriarchy squatting in my temple" by ta...

8 Heinä 1h 5min

61. She quit the job she'd worked years to get. - Louise Duncum

61. She quit the job she'd worked years to get. - Louise Duncum

Louise Duncum spent nearly a decade designing for major high street fashion brands before realising she'd become successful at something that no longer felt like her.In this episode we talk about leav...

8 Heinä 1h 6min

Suosittua kategoriassa Liike-elämä ja talous

sijotuskasti
mimmit-sijoittaa
psykopodiaa-podcast
rss-rahapodi
rss-inderes
ostan-asuntoja-podcast
hyva-paha-johtaminen
rss-sami-miettinen-neuvottelija
rss-porssipuhetta
rss-ammattipodcast
rahapuhetta
sijoituspodi
rss-oivalluksia-rahasta-elamasta
pomojen-suusta
rss-karon-grilli
rss-kaupan-tila
rss-hilden-kaira
rss-porssipodi
oppimisen-psykologia
rss-paasipodi