Table of Contents
List of Interactive Elements . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . xi
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Part I: Learn the Inside Scoop about Burnout
Chapter ONE: Contrary to Popular Belief, Burnout Is Not a Workplace Zombie Virus . . 1
Chapter TWO: How Does Burnout Happen? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter THREE: Recognizing Burnout When You See It and Feel It . . . . . . . . . 29
Part II: Create Your Action Plan
Chapter FOUR: What Stands Between You and Burnout: Five Key Areas . . . . . . . . . . 41
Chapter FIVE: Where Are You Strong? Where Are You Vulnerable?
Your Burnout Shield Self-Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Part III: Take Action
Chapter SIX: Self-Care: Are You Providing Your Body with the
Basics that Keep It Going? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 87
Chapter SEVEN: Reflection & Recognition: Engage Your
Brain’s Most Powerful Reward Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Chapter EIGHT: Capacity: Check the Lay of the Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 153
Chapter NINE: Community: Reconnect, Ask for Help, Get Perspective . . . . . . . . 185
Chapter TEN: Coping Skills: Rethink Your Reactions . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .209
Chapter ELEVEN: Staying Out of Burnout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Appendices
Appendix A: Recommended Reading . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Appendix B: Game-based Interactive Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 259
Appendix C: Sources and References . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
About the Authors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295