The Secret to Getting More Done (Without Burning Out) – Elizabeth Svoboda

If you've ever felt guilty for resting, struggled with burnout, or wondered how to sustain meaningful work without sacrificing your well-being, this conversation is for you. In this episode, award-winning science writer Elizabeth Svoboda shares how years of overwork, anxiety, and burnout led her to rethink everything she believed about productivity. Drawing on the research behind her book, “The Art of Pacing,” she explains why elite athletes rest and recover as intentionally as they train and why the rest of us should, too. ABOUT GUEST Elizabeth Svoboda is an award-winning science writer and the author of “The Art of Pacing,” a guide to building a more sustainable, fulfilling approach to work and life (https://elizabethsvoboda.com/). Hero's Journey Restorying Intervention - https://bostoncollege.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_724BzzxcIUzIEku CHAPTERS (0:00) Introduction (1:21) College Burnout Spiral (2:36) The Do More Mindset (3:40) Anxiety and the Quick Fix (6:18) From Time Management to Pacing (8:19) Energy Management Rhythms (9:44) Athletes and Recovery Lessons (11:27) Re-storying (13:14) Advice to Younger Self (14:21) Conclusion