How to stop stress turning into burnout | The Little Things

How to stop stress turning into burnout | The Little Things <!--mynz:youtube-chapters--> {"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":0,"label":"Introduction to The Little Things","summary":"The hosts introduce the podcast 'The Little Things', a new series from New Zealand Herald focusing on simplifying life. They mention the podcast aims to cut through information overload and offer practical advice."},{"timeSeconds":30,"label":"The Year Flies By","summary":"The hosts reflect on how quickly the year has passed, noting that it's already the third quarter and summer holidays are approaching. They express a sense of disbelief at the speed of time."},{"timeSeconds":116,"label":"New Zealand Herald App Launch","summary":"The hosts announce the launch of the new NZ Herald app. They highlight its features, including personalized news feeds and the ability to follow specific writers."},{"timeSeconds":153,"label":"Guest Introduction: Nick Petrie","summary":"The guest, Nick Petrie, is introduced as an organizational psychologist and expert on leadership resilience and burnout prevention. He has spent 20 years studying sustainable performance in demanding environments."},{"timeSeconds":202,"label":"Nick Petrie's Personal Story","summary":"Nick Petrie shares his personal experience of burnout from playing professional rugby, which led to him developing three large cancerous tumors. He underwent surgery and radiation therapy, which took three months to recover from."},{"timeSeconds":303,"label":"The Power of Rumination","summary":"Nick Petrie explains that rumination, or dwelling on negative thoughts, is a key factor in burnout. He contrasts this with reflection, which is a more constructive process."},{"timeSeconds":403,"label":"Distinguishing Pressure from Stress","summary":"The discussion differentiates between pressure, defined as external demands, and stress, which is the internal response to those demands. They note that people often confuse the two."},{"timeSeconds":447,"label":"Thrivers vs. Burnouts","summary":"Nick Petrie's research identified 'thrivers' who maintain peak performance without sacrificing well-being. These individuals manage stress by switching between work and personal modes, and by using strategies like mindfulness."}]} <!--/mynz:youtube-chapters-->