Becoming a More “Stress Hardy” Provider: A Framework for Lessening Feelings of Burnout

A comment from the audience “Bob, I love your ideas, but I’m too stressed out to use them.”

The power of mindsets What is the mindset of individuals who nurture their own resilience to lessen feelings of disillusionment and burnout as a provider?

Features of a resilient mindset To develop “stress hardiness” rather than becoming stressed out and burned out: To practice the “3 C’s” Commitment: What brings purpose and meaning to your life and work? Do you live life in concert with your values?

Features of a resilient mindset To develop “stress hardiness” Challenge: Do you view difficult situations as opportunities for learning rather than as stress to avoid? The importance of thinking outside the box

Features of a resilient mindset To develop “stress hardiness” Control (personal): Do you focus your time and energy on situations over which you have some influence or do you frequently attempt to alter situations over which you have little, if any, control?

Features of a resilient mindset Understanding and reinforcing factors that contribute to happiness: Eight recommendations offered by psychologist Sonja Lyubormirsky Count your blessings Practice acts of kindness Savor life’s joys

Factors that contribute to happiness Thank a mentor Learn to forgive Invest time and energy in friends and family Take care of your body Develop strategies for coping with stress