How to Talk About Burnout in English | English Conversation Practice (EP.31)

Описание: How to Talk About Burnout in English | English Conversation Practice.
Do you feel tired even after sleeping for 10 hours? 😴 Do you feel guilty when you sit on the sofa?
You might not be lazy. You might be suffering from BURNOUT. 🔋📉
In this emotional episode of the English Global Podcast (EGP), Michael is crashing. He is running on caffeine and anxiety, trying to be a "machine." Anna helps him realize that his battery is dead and teaches him how to heal.
🧠 In this lesson, you will learn:
• Tired vs. Burnout: The critical difference (Sleep doesn't cure burnout!).
• The 3 Dark Signs: Exhaustion, Cynicism, and Inefficacy.
• The "Hustle Culture" Trap: Why social media makes us feel like failures.
• The "Niksen" Method: The Dutch art of doing nothing.
• The B-Minus Rule: Why "Good Enough" is better than perfect.
Stop apologizing for resting. You are a human, not a robot. 🤖❌
✅ Timestamps:
00:00 - The Cold Open: Michael is Shaking! ☕
02:15 - Part 1: Tired vs. Burnout (The Diagnosis)
04:30 - Part 2: Do You Hate Everyone? (Cynicism)
05:00 - Part 3: The "Hustle Culture" Lie 🤥
06:45 - Part 4: Anna's Story (The Blank Screen)
08:20 - Part 5: The Phone Battery Metaphor 📱
09:50 - Part 6: The "Do Nothing" Challenge (Niksen)
10:10 - Part 7: Who is Stealing Your Energy?
11:30 - Part 8: The B-Minus Rule (Lower Your Standards)
12:45 - Part 9: Finding Your Spark ✨
13:30 - Part 10: The "No" Muscle
14:00 - Part 11: Digital Detox & Nature 🌳
15:30 - Recap & Conclusion
✅ Key Vocabulary:
• To Burn Out (v): To become exhausted from long-term stress.
• Cynicism (n): A negative attitude; believing the worst about people.
• Hustle Culture (n): The belief that you must work 24/7 to be successful.
• Inefficacy (n): Feeling like you are not effective or useful.
• Digital Detox (n): Taking a break from phones and computers.
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