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Author Calarco, Melo

Title Beating Burnout, Finding Balance Mindful Lessons for a Meaningful Life
Published Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2023

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Description 1 online resource (239 p.)
Contents Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- About the author -- Introduction -- How to use this book -- Chapter 1 On self-awareness -- Rural South Australia -- Self-awareness: the first step -- Emotional intelligence -- Why is self-awareness so important? -- Mindfulness 101 -- Formal and non-formal mindfulness practices -- Getting started -- The 90-second breathing technique -- Can 90 seconds really make such a difference? -- Chapter 2 On burnout and self-care -- The Southwest, United States -- Melbourne, Australia -- So what is burnout? -- Real-life examples of burnout
Stages of burnout -- Nobody is exempt from burnout -- A too-busy world -- The good news about beating burnout -- Self-care essentials -- Exercise -- Nutrition -- Adequate sleep -- Regular renewal breaks -- Mental stimulation outside of work -- Mindful meditation or downtime -- More good news -- Chapter 3 On stress and resilience -- Virunga National Parc, Rwanda -- Modern-day fight-or-flight (the stress response) -- Achieving balance -- The relaxation response -- The amygdala hijack -- The evolution of stress -- Stress vs burnout -- A few words on resilience -- The power of the breath
Better quality sleep: a bonus of deep breathing -- When to use deep breathing -- Chapter 4 On self-regulation -- Back roads of Uganda -- Types of self-regulation -- Sensory regulation -- Emotional regulation -- Cognitive regulation -- Why is self-regulation so important? -- How to develop self-regulation -- The 'Coming to your senses' exercise -- Be comfortable with doing nothing -- Create space with mindfulness -- 90-second breath breaks -- Body scan practices -- The cumulative positive benefits -- Chapter 5 On overwhelm and anxiety -- 11 000 feet above South Australia
Overwhelm in the modern world -- How creating a stress-reduction course stressed me out -- The myth of multitasking -- Anxiety -- 'What if' thoughts -- Managing overwhelm -- Managing anxiety -- Chapter 6 On fear and trust -- Kathmandu, Nepal -- Primal fear -- Demystifying fear and understanding it better -- Embracing fear in the workplace -- Seeking the uncomfortable -- Developing a relationship with fear and trust -- On the other side of fear is trust -- Flipping your fears -- Imposter syndrome and limiting beliefs -- Chapter 7 On purpose and perseverance -- Pygmy village, Cameroon
Somewhere in Benin -- Climbing that mountain -- Humans like progress -- Never give up on your dreams -- Aligning with purpose -- It doesn't have to change the world, just your world -- Intrinsic rather than extrinsic motivators -- The 'five whys' -- Knowing your values -- Getting to know your values -- Chapter 8 On gratitude and compassion -- Masai Mara, Kenya -- What is gratitude? -- Not just 'warm and fuzzy' -- The reticular activating system (RAS) -- Experiencing happiness -- Getting your daily DOSE of happiness chemicals -- Dopamine -- Oxytocin -- Serotonin -- Endorphins
Summary Manage overwhelm and find renewed passion in your life and work Never-ending to-do lists, constant deadlines, intense workloads and the guilty feeling you're not doing enough--does this sound all too familiar? If so, it's time to take a step back and find a better balance for your work and life. In this book, you'll discover the simple practices that will help you create a healthy mindset, boost your wellbeing and prevent overwhelm. So say goodbye to fatigue: with Beating Burnout, Finding Balance, you'll rediscover the energy you need to thrive. Mindfulness and performance coach Melo Calarco shares the secrets to flourishing as a high achiever and an effective leader. In this book, he combines science, practical knowledge and mindfulness techniques with the incredible life lessons he has learned as he cycled and trekked his way around the world. You'll learn how you can apply the strategies that top performers--from surgeons to CEOs to Olympic athletes--use to conquer burnout and surpass their goals. Use simple but highly effective strategies to improve your productivity and happiness Develop your self-awareness so you can better balance your energy Build resilience and manage stress so you can perform in high-stakes or unpredictable situations Find your focus and live with purpose, passion, and drive Through inspirational stories and proven techniques, from mountaintop monasteries to executive boardrooms, Beating Burnout, Finding Balance gives you the tools to achieve your goals and live more meaningfully and mindfully
Notes Description based upon print version of record
How to boost these happiness chemicals naturally
Subject Burn out (Psychology)
Mindfulness (Psychology)
Burn out (Psychology)
Mindfulness (Psychology)
Form Electronic book
ISBN 1394154607
9781394154609