148: Beneath the Surface: How Micro Stressors in Business Fuel Burnout and What to Do About It

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Nearly half, or 48%, of Americans describe themselves as workaholics. Given that 94% of professionals report spending more than 50 hours a week at their jobs and say they frequently work on weekends, it’s not surprising that 83% of survey respondents said they were burned out.
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the stressors that might be unimportant on the surface but could be impeding your wellbeing. Join hosts Nola Boea and Lori Vajda as they discuss microstressors and how, if unaddressed, they can result in chronic stress, tension, anxiety, and burnout. Learn how to reduce the effects of stressors to maintain healthier relationships, set clear boundaries, and improve your interpersonal communication.
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In This Episode, You’ll Learn

• How small annoyances, interpersonal conflicts, time pressures, and other routine challenges can have a significant impact on your well-being
• Why it is crucial to identify microstressors in order to effectively address them
• Learning to manage microstressors can lead to improved communication skills, better time management, and a good night’s sleep

Key points Lori and Nola are sharing in this episode:

(02:45:11) The relationship between your general well-being and your professional identity and why that might not keep you stress-free
(05:11:21) How well you can move from your personal to your professional life depends on how well you can manage burnout, microstressors, and work/life balance.
(10:47:88) The 14 different microstressors that are constantly present but that you might not be aware of.
(12:20:07) The types of microstress that can often deplete your emotional reserve.
(14:20:80) This category of microstressors challenges your identity or self confidence.
(18:50:30) Reducing low-level stress can strengthen your resilience. Here are six suggestions for things you can do.
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