Two Reasons You're Overworked and Burned Out

The video discusses two main reasons for overwork and exhaustion: personality tendencies, particularly Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD), and the failure to set personal boundaries. It explains how OCPD traits like perfectionism and reluctance to delegate can lead to burnout. The video also emphasizes the importance of setting healthy boundaries, including physical, intellectual, emotional, and time boundaries, to maintain self-care and prevent exhaustion.

What are the two main reasons discussed for feeling overworked and exhausted?

• Too much exercise and dehydration

• Financial stress and family issues

• Lack of sleep and poor diet

• Personality tendencies and not setting boundaries

Which personality disorder is associated with a tendency to overwork due to anxiety-driven behaviors?

• Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder

• Borderline Personality Disorder

• Narcissistic Personality Disorder

• Antisocial Personality Disorder

What characteristic of OCPD involves an over-focus on having things 'just so'?

• Perfectionism

• Rigidity and stubbornness

• Reluctance to delegate

• Excessive work productivity

Why might someone with OCPD struggle to delegate tasks?

• They enjoy working alone

• They believe others can't meet their standards

• They fear losing control

• They lack communication skills

What is a potential consequence of failing to set personal boundaries?

• Feeling depleted and stressed

• Enhanced productivity

• Increased social interactions

• Improved work-life balance

Which type of boundary involves defining your personal space and physical needs?

• Physical boundaries

• Intellectual boundaries

• Emotional boundaries

• Time-energy boundaries

How can someone set a healthy intellectual boundary?

• By avoiding all discussions

• By acknowledging different opinions

• By dismissing others' opinions

• By agreeing with everyone

What is an example of setting a time-energy boundary?

• Accepting all tasks given by others

• Working late nights regularly

• Allowing downtime for leisure activities

• Scheduling back-to-back activities

What should you communicate to your superior if your work capacity is full?

• That you will quit

• That you need a raise

• That you will work overtime

• That you need a deadline extension

What is emphasized as essential for maintaining balance between work and personal life?

• Working harder

• Avoiding all responsibilities

• Ignoring personal needs

• Self-care and setting boundaries