How to keep mentally fit, move from surviving to thriving and avoid burnout - with Al and Leanne Elliott of Truth, Lies and Workplace Culture

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#178: Leanne Elliott is a business psychologist and her husband Al is a prolific business leader.  They explain how to avoid burnout, maintain good mental health, and thrive both physically and mentally. What you’ll learn[1:50] How Leanne and Elliott help create positive workplace cultures. [3:23] Why mental health is such an important issue in today's society. [6:06] What the term ‘mental health’ really means.[8:20] The disconnect there is between mental health and public discourse. [9:46] What burnout is and the difference between burnout and stress. [14:06] The three symptoms that signal burnout. [15:52] How common burnout is and how to know if you’re burnt out. [18:27] What to do if you’re experiencing burnout. [20:32] Signs that someone is experiencing burnout. [23:25] How to support someone who is going through burnout. [28:29] The different ways extroverts and introverts communicate. [30:42] What burnout recovery looks like. [33:54] The dangers of comparison and how to avoid making negative comparisons. Resources mentioned in this episodePlease note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase.  This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.Truth, Lies and Workplace Culture Episode 60: Behind the Smiles: Our Mental Health JourneySamaritansBen GoldacrePositivepsychology.comThe Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod“Comparison is the thief of joy”, Theodore Roosevelt“People buy things they don’t need, with money they don’t have, to impress people they don’t like”, Clive HamiltonDr Audrey TangThe Wellbeing Lounge PodcastThe One Thing, Gary Keller and Jay PapasanFRIED: The Burnout PodcastExpansive Intimacy PodcastFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/how-to-keep-mentally-fit-move-from-surviving-to-thriving-and-avoid-burnout/Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!Follow us on  Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.