In this episode, Dex introduces systems thinking as a powerful tool for breaking burnout loops. Rather than blaming ourselves for exhaustion, Dex explains how unseen patterns — feedback loops, delays, and misguided leverage — quietly reinforce overwork, perfectionism, and stress.
You’ll hear how professionals like lawyers and doctors get stuck in these systems and how small but strategic shifts can transform your experience of work. Dex shares client stories, practical mental models, and journaling prompts to help you spot the invisible loops keeping you stuck — and how to break free.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why burnout is not a personal failing — and what’s really driving it
- How perfectionism and guilt create reinforcing burnout loops
- The difference between reinforcing and balancing loops
- How to use input → process → output → feedback to map your burnout system
- Real-world client examples of finding leverage and regaining momentum
- Why understanding the system gives you back your power
Key Questions to Reflect On:
- What system are you in that keeps you in overwork?
- Where’s the feedback loop? Where’s the delay?
- What would happen if you stopped feeding the loop?
Referenced Resource:
- Thinking in Systems: A Primer by Donella H. Meadows
Want Help Breaking Your Loop?
Dex offers a proven burnout recovery coaching program that helps professionals regain their energy, confidence, and sense of purpose. Learn more at dexrandall.com
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