1141: How to Stop Burnout Before It Starts with Guy Winch

1141: How to Stop Burnout Before It Starts with Guy Winch

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job March 30, 2026 Duration: 40:04
Guy Winch shares the simple strategies for taking back control of your mind, energy, and attention from work. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to stop rumination loops 2) The trick to dealing with difficult situations beyond your control 3) The overlooked key to build into your weekly schedule Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1141 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT GUY —  Guy Winch Ph.D. is an internationally renowned psychologist who advocates for integrating the science of emotional health into our daily lives. His science based self-help books have been translated into 30 languages and his 3 viral TED Talks have garnered over 35 million views.  He advises start-ups in the mental health space, worked with the US and UK governments, and has created emotional health programs for fortune 500 companies. His work has been featured in the NY Times, WSJ, the Boston Globe, CNN, Time, Psychology Today, and other major outlets. He is the co-host of the Ambie Nominated Dear Therapists podcast. He lives and maintains a private practice in Manhattan. • Book: Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your Life • Substack: The Psychology Lab • Website: GuyWinch.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution by Cat Bohannon • Book: The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses by Mita Mallick — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME. • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/better • Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll with gusto.com/AWESOME See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever feel like there's a gap between the work you're doing and the work you know you're capable of? That's the space where How to Be Awesome at Your Job lives. Hosted by Pete, this long-running podcast digs into the practical, often overlooked tactics that transform good performance into remarkable impact. Rather than abstract theory, each conversation with accomplished thought-leaders and results-getters focuses on extracting specific, actionable insights you can apply immediately. You'll hear real stories and candid advice that sharpen universal skills-like clear communication, strategic thinking, and effective collaboration-which are essential for any role that involves working with others and solving problems. With over 25 million downloads and recognition from places like The New York Times and Forbes, the podcast has become a trusted resource for professionals seeking more than just a checklist. It’s about cultivating a more fulfilling career, finding more meaning in your daily tasks, and yes, creating more wins and financial reward along the way. Tune in to discover how small shifts in approach can lead to significant gains in your performance, your well-being, and your overall enjoyment of the work you do.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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