Endless Pursuit of Leveling Up Sebastian Lane

I talk about the definition of Burnout, statistics, my recent experience with burnout, and share a story I wrote about burnout.

Things I reference in the episode:

Why the WHO’s Decision to Redefine Burnout Is Important: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/burnout  |  Merriam-Webster definition of burnout: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burnout  |  Infographic: Work-Related Stress article: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/en/pub/11-627-m/contest/finalists-finalistes_2-eng.pdf?st=buLZPI8N  |  Article I mentioned from newswire.ca on the statistic of 96% of senior managers staff are experiencing burnout: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/feeling-the-burn-96-of-managers-in-canada-say-their-staff-are-experiencing-some-degree-of-burnout-827317889.html  |  Mental podcast on burnout: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mental-the-podcast-to-destigmatise-mental-health/e/77430081

I talk about Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). I talk about it's symptoms, who it affects, some things that can be help treat it, my experience with it, and my key takeaways in managing anxiety.

Things I reference in the episode:

Anxiety Disorders article by National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml | CMHA BC's article on Generalized Anxiety Disorder: https://cmha.bc.ca/documents/generalized-anxiety-disorder/ | CMHA's Fast Fasts about Mental Illness: https://cmha.ca/fast-facts-about-mental-illness | Anxiety & Phobia Workbook 6th edition: https://www.amazon.ca/Anxiety-Phobia-Workbook-6th/dp/1626252157 | Anxiety Journal: https://www.timjpcollins.com/journal | 5 Week Anxiety Over Course by Tip JP Collins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z08AuE41dP0&list=PLmlYOT1HE80er6JhBdJAb6TAJVIdeQzgD&ab_channel=TimJPCollins

I reflect on the power of asking more questions and some questions to think on.

Things I reference in the episode:

Anxiety Journal: https://www.timjpcollins.com/journal  |  12 Rules for Life book by Jordan Peterson: https://www.amazon.ca/12-Rules-Life-Antidote-Chaos/dp/0345816021  |  Yearly Envisioning/Vision Document from Modern Heath Monk: https://modernhealthmonk.com/goals

I reflect about the powerful concept of childhood wonder and my own experience trying to channel it.

Things I reference in the episode:

Releasing Childhood Confidence guided meditation: https://insighttimer.com/sensei_paul/guided-meditations/releasing-childhood-confidence  |  Life Purpose eBook from Mark Manson: https://markmanson.net/downloads/life-purpose-ebook  |  The Philosopher and The Fool       podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRVxEqECBH4LLwbdT4IIxuA

I analyze the struggle of Undervaluing Yourself and share my thoughts.

Things I reference in the episode:

Definition of Undervalue: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undervalue  |  10 signs you underestimate yourself: https://www.powerofpositivity.com/10-signs-you-underestimate-yourself/  |  "Why You Undervalue Yourself and How to Stop!" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEljQMYRdiM  |  12 Rules for Life book by Jordan Peterson: https://www.amazon.ca/12-Rules-Life-Antidote-Chaos/dp/0345816021  |  Be the hero of your own movie - Joe Rogan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTuElM6T50w  |  Mindset Mentor podcast: https://robdial.com/podcast/

I reflect on my own experiences and challenges with perfectionism and the things I've learned as my relationship with perfectionism has changed.

Things I reference in the episode:

How perfectionism affects your (mental) health from Medical News Today: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323323#How-to-counter-the-harms-of-perfectionism |    Perfectionism and mental health study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877042810015326 |    "Perfectionism is killing us" article from Vox by Christie Aschwanden: https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2019/11/27/20975989/perfect-mental-health-perfectionism |     My song "You've Stolen Who I Am": https://soundcloud.com/sebastianaclane/youve-stolen-who-i-am