Why So Many Young People Are Currently Suffering From Burnout

In this episode, Wendy takes a look at burnout, in particular at how it is impacting the young. She clarifies what burnout is, how to identify it, and what research tells us about why it is becoming more prevalent amongst the young. Importantly, Wendy shares 20 simple to implement but powerful techniques anyone can use to recognise the early signs of burnout, get ahead of it and keep themselves free of burnout no matter what is going on in their life. Wendy packs a lot of helpful information into this episode but shares even more advice in her free 36-page e-book - 12 Top Tips to Reduce Stress, Anxiety and Low Self-Esteem. You can download it by going to https://wendycastelino.com and filling out the very short form. KEY TAKEAWAYS When you are burned out, you feel emotionally, physically and mentally exhausted and sleep does not fix it. A recent mental health study shows that modern life is putting extra pressure on the young, which makes them more vulnerable to burnout. Fight overwhelm by breaking tasks into smaller steps. Learn and practice ACT techniques – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Challenge any unhelpful thoughts you have e.g. I am not good enough. Treat rest as if it were an important meeting. Schedule down time and take it. Use mindfulness. Practice self-kindness. Be clear about what is important to you and take steps to include that in your life. Protect your energy, learn to say no and not over commit. Practicing gratitude trains your brain to notice more of the good things in life. BEST MOMENTS “Burnout is a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress.” “It´s simply not just feeling tired after a long day. It´s a kind of tired that sleep doesn´t fix.” “Small wins can really add up and reduce the feeling of overwhelm.” “Replace negative thoughts with something that is a bit more realistic, a bit more balanced.” “Connect with your values, ask yourself what really matters to me?” “Movement really helps to move stuck emotions.” “Just sharing how you are feeling is healing.” “Don´t underestimate joy as a therapy.” EPISODE RESOURCES Mental Health UK report - https://mentalhealth-uk.org/blog/burnout-report-2025-reveals-generational-divide-in-levels-of-stress-and-work-absence VALUABLE RESOURCES www.wendycastelino.com https://www.instagram.com/wendycastelino https://www.youtube.com/@wendycastelino798 https://twitter.com/WendyCastelino ABOUT THE HOST Wendy Castelino has been working as a psychotherapist for over thirty-five years. As an accredited CBT and EMDR practitioner, she is committed to upholding the rigorous standards required for these accreditations and helping thousands of people reach their full potential. Wendy currently runs a private practice where her focus is on CBT. Therapy is constantly evolving into developing new techniques, so she studies hard to integrate them into her therapy, to provide a rich and effective experience. Wendy is aware that working in one-to-one therapy limits the number of people she can see. She has, therefore, created a range of online resources. These resources are designed to be easy to follow and provide clear, step-by-step instructions. This can help the individual to master skills and gain confidence, therefore optimising the therapy sessions. They are also suitable to be used on their own. Further details are available at: WendyCastelino.com. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/