How To Stop Feeling So Burned Out - Chris Bailey - #569

**Chris Williamson** (0:00)
Hello, friends, welcome back to the show. My guest today is Chris Bailey. He's a productivity consultant, researcher and bestselling author. Being productive is great. Everyone wants to get more done in less time and achieve their goals. But overshooting your tolerance for work can result in misery, fatigue, loss of creativity and days in bed. Finding a balance between the grind and being calm is vital. Expect to learn the scientific theory explaining why burnout exists, why calmness and productivity are intrinsically linked, how being dopamine driven is a dangerous motivator, how to slow down without feeling idle and lazy, the science of savouring life, why people who watch the news get more PTSD than people who experienced a bombing attack and much more. Heads up that this Saturday there is no episode again. It is New Year's Eve and I figured I would leave you to whatever debauchery you have planned for yourself. But this January has the largest episode release that I've ever done. Flew to Las Vegas to record with one of the biggest guests in the world, and I cannot wait to release this. It is killing me to sit on such a good episode and not be able to say or announce who it is. But very soon I will be able to. Yeah, it's beyond anything that we've done so far. So get ready for that one. In other news, this episode is brought to you by Gymshark. If you are looking to get yourself some new kit for the gym, ready for a fitness routine in the new year, Gymshark is the place to go. Whether it's men's or women's stuff, tops, leggings, shorts, t-shirts, joggers, hoodies, accessories or anything else, they've got absolutely everything. And the colors and fit and quality are phenomenal. I've fallen in love with their seamless collection, which is just this like knitted, beautifully breathable, really well fitted, great colors, top and shorts that they make for guys. And all the stuff that they make for girls looks fantastic as well. I actually put together a landing page of all of my favorite pieces for guys and girls. And you can get a look at that by going to bit.ly slash shark wisdom and use the code MW10 at checkout to get 10% off everything sitewide. There are extended returns until the 31st of January and shipping is international. And also that discount is international. bit.ly slash shark wisdom and MW10 at checkout. In other other news, this episode is brought to you by Ketone IQ. Ketones are a natural source of fuel for your body. They're often created when stored carbs are depleted, triggering your body to convert fat into ketones for fuel. Unlike fats, ketones can cross the blood brain barrier, allowing ketones to both fuel the brain and the body. Ancient humans relied on ketones for fuel, not sugar, but due to modern diets and sedentary lifestyles, we often eat more carbs than we need and store the excess. This prevents our body from running on ketones, often leading to reduced energy levels, unwanted weight gain and chronic metabolic diseases. Ketone IQ is the most advanced ketone drink in the world. They have actually had a $6 million contract with US Special Operations Command to try and develop this even further. They're working with the US military and leading universities to unlock the benefits of drinkable ketones, allowing you to return to an ancient source of energy on demand. You can also get a 20% discount site-wide on everything from Ketone IQ by going to ketoneiq.com. Use the code MW20 at checkout. That's ketoneiq.com and MW20 at checkout. And in final news, this episode is brought to you by House Of Macadamias. House Of Macadamias have partnered with 94 independent farmers forming the single largest producer in the world, which gets them the first pick of the highest quality macadamia nuts in the region to make their one-of-a-kind snacks like their vegan, paleo and keto friendly chocolate dipped macadamias. They really took their time to get these right with over two years of taste testing. They've got salty, spicy and sweet versions. If you are someone or know someone that loves nuts, this is something that you have to try out. You might not know this, but macadamia nuts are one of the most special nuts in the world. They take five to 10 years to grow and are booming in demand thanks to their nutrition and health benefits. They are the only nut rich in rare omega-7s and have a long list of benefits in animal studies linking it to fat loss and even natural collagen production. Also you can get 20% off your first purchase by going to houseofmacadamias.com/modernwisdom and using the code MW20, a checkout. That's houseofmacadamias.com/modernwisdom and MW20, a checkout.