#99 – How to Manage Athlete Burnout
Lewis discusses the signs of athlete burnout, reasons for its causes, how it can be managed and avoided.
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This episode at a glance
- Lewis talks about the difference between the burnout he feels now as a retired athlete versus when he was still a professional.[1:45]
- Lewis recalls that in the presence of stress, he felt ill physically. [3:41]
- Overtraining can lead to burnout. [6:39]
- Signs of burnout. [7:20]
- Causes of burnout. [9:18]
- Knowing the difference between being tired of being burned out. [10:29]
- Stress creates change. [10:55]
- Practice mindfulness as a check-in process. [13:09]
- Set healthy boundaries to avoid burnout. [14:15]
- Tip: Do a quick body scan. [16:03]
- Check if your training is leading you to burnout. [17:57]
- Work hard, recover harder. [21:45]