SummaryIn this episode, Matt Gupwell and Andrew Jay discuss the challenges of burnout and overwhelm, particularly in the context of ADHD and neurodivergence. They explore the importance of acknowledging feelings of being 'whelmed', the impact of societal expectations, and the necessity of self-care. The conversation emphasizes the need for open communication about mental health, recognizing signs of burnout in oneself and others, especially children, and the value of externalizing executive functioning tasks. They also touch on the importance of finding balance in productivity and personalizing strategies for recovery.Chapters00:00 Introduction in my dressing gown!02:09 How are you really?04:31 Recognising we're burtout and what we need to do first.06:16 Next steps to recovery09:17 Discussing burnout in the workplace12:18 Owning the labels and not being ashamed16:30 The Cost to the workplace18:44 Accepting burnout and doing the right thing.26:04 Recognizing Signs of Burnout in Children31:48 Managing Productivity Peaks and Valleys39:35 Skills that can help up manage burnout41:24 Leveraging AI for Executive Functioning46:01 The Importance of Personalization in Strategies50:59 Final thoughtsContact Divergenceuk.org for assessments and diagnosis:https://divergenceuk.orgContact Matt for Consultancy, workplace training or 1-2-1 Mentoring:https://thinkneurodiversity.comTALKADHD Whatsapp community:https://chat.whatsapp.com/JR8R8jTl5zY0jr8MzXjIE7YouTube Channel Link:https://www.youtube.com/@TALKADHD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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