How Career Burnout Reshapes Your Relationship with Sleep

Episode 128 explores how burnout fundamentally alters our sleep patterns and what to do about it. Lucas and Luna examine the research on hyperarousal and sleep fragmentation, drawing on a 2024 study from the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology that tracked 1,200 workers over 18 months. They discuss the concept of 'second-shift sleep'—the tendency for burned-out individuals to wake up after 3-4 hours and mentally run through work tasks. Practical strategies include the 90-minute wind-down protocol and setting a 'worry window' before bed. A personal anecdote from Luna about her post-burnout sleep recovery adds a relatable touch. The episode closes with a reflection on why sleep is often the first thing we sacrifice and the last thing we repair in our careers. #Burnout #Sleep #CareerBurnout #Hyperarousal #SleepHygiene #WorkplaceHealth #OccupationalHealth #JournalOfOccupationalHealthPsychology #Insomnia #SecondShiftSleep #WorryWindow #Recovery #Fexingo #TheBurnoutPodcast #Careers #Podcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo