Ep 18: How Millenials Became the Burnout Generation with Anne Helen Petersen

Are you a millennial struggling with burnout? Do you dream of finding a way to balance your work and rest? Anne Helen Petersen gives us the historical context that set millennials up to be the "burnout generation" and tells us what we can do about it.  Anne Helen Petersen, is a writer, researcher, and burnout expert with a PhD in Media Studies from the University of Texas. Anne is the author of four remarkable books, including "Can't Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation" and "Out of the Office."    In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the societal and personal factors that lead to burnout and how to address them. Uncover the influence of Boomers and the Greatest Generation on today's work and responsibility norms. Embrace the "good enough" mentality, recognizing the value of your efforts, even if they're not perfect. Learn the significance of rest and non-linear growth as essential tools to combat burnout.   The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:05 - Lowering the Bar and Good Enough 00:01:13 - Introduction to the Burnout Generation 00:02:09 - Anne's Journey to Writing about Burnout 00:08:08 - The Role of Boomers in Millennial Precarity 00:12:57 - The Effects of Micromanaged Childhoods on Millennial Burnout 00:13:31 - High Expectations and Lowering the Bar 00:14:59 - Ambition Trap 00:25:50 - Surrendering Control 00:27:03 - The Perennial Flower Metaphor 00:29:51 - Gratitude and Restoration The resources mentioned in this episode are: Read Anne Helen Petersen's book, Can't Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation, for more insights and strategies for addressing burnout.   Quotes:  "If you can't put it on LinkedIn, somehow, it's not an achievement." - Anne Helen Petersen "How can we lower the bar for everyone?" - Anne Helen Petersen "Lowering the bar is giving yourself permission to be who you are in that moment." - Anne Helen Petersen   Connect with Anne Helen Petersen  Instagram: @annehelenpetersen  Newsletter: Culture Study    Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin:   linkedin/in/aminaaltai      

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