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Burnout isn’t caused by doing too much—it’s caused by using stress as your limit. Learn 3 slow productivity shifts to work less and feel better. Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Here's my free Grounding Skills course to help you de-stress: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/grounding-skills-for-anxiety-stress-and-ptsd Burnout isn’t just about having too much to do—it’s about how we decide when to stop. In this video, I share my personal experience with burnout and the three mindset shifts that helped me recover, inspired by Cal Newport’s book Slow Productivity. Burnout happens when stress becomes your boundary—when you only say no once you’re already overwhelmed. You’ll learn: • Why “busyness” is not the same as productivity • How knowledge work fuels chronic burnout • Three practical strategies to work less and produce higher-quality work • How to reduce mental load without tanking your career If you feel exhausted, numb, unmotivated, or like you’re dragging yourself through the day, this video will help you build a more sustainable way to work—without guilt. 1. Do less. 2. Work seasonally. 3. Obsess over quality. Let me know in the comments if burnout has been affecting your work or creativity. 00:00 Burnout - "Slow Productivity" Book Summary 00:45 Cal Newport on Burnout and Knowledge Work 02:04 The Hidden Truth About Burnout 04:51 Cal Newport’s Slow Productivity Strategy #1: Do Less Stuff 06:14 Use time blocks 07:12 Reduce your task list 08:35 Build rest and recovery into your daily schedule 09:26 Double your timelines on some projects 10:04 Intentionally pull projects into your workflow 12:31 Slow Productivity Strategy #2: Work Seasonally 16:20 Slow Productivity Strategy #3: Obsess Over Quality 17:36 Summary of Cal Newport’s 3 Strategies Looking for affordable online counseling? My sponsor, BetterHelp, connects you to a licensed professional from the comfort of your own home. Try it now for 10% off your first month: https://betterhelp.com/therapyinanutshell FREE Mental Health Resources: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/free-resources Check out my podcast, Therapy in a Nutshell: https://tinpodcast.podbean.com/ Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating mental illness and other challenges we all face in life. The ideas from my videos are frequently adapted from multiple sources. Many of them come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, especially the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection derive from the work of Stephen Porges (the Polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk. I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose our life's direction. And deeper than all of that, the Gospel of Jesus Christ orients my personal worldview and sense of security, peace, hope, and love https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/believe If you are in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ or 988 or your local emergency services. Copyright Therapy in a Nutshell, LLC