Combating Burnout?

Combating Burnout? 

Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma, Head, Heart, Hands, LLC  (Gaithersburg, MD)

Discover a comprehensive and holistic approach to improving your well-being and combating burnout, based on the principles of Lifestyle Medicine and Positive Psychology. 

Burnout has become an increasingly prevalent issue in today’s fast-paced and demanding work environments, affecting individuals across all levels of organizations. It is no longer just a personal issue, but a systemic one, which is why understanding and addressing burnout is crucial for both individual health and organizational productivity.

This session will explore how Positive Psychology and Lifestyle Medicine offer practical, science-backed solutions to combat burnout and enhance overall well-being. Participants will learn actionable strategies to apply in both their personal and professional lives to combat burnout and create a flourishing workplace culture.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the concept of burnout: Define burnout and explore its primary drivers, as well as its consequences for individuals and organizations.
   
2. Explore total well-being: Identify the key components of total well-being and learn how physical, mental, and emotional health work together to contribute to overall happiness and productivity.
3. Learn how Lifestyle Medicine and Positive Psychology can reduce burnout: Gain a deep understanding of how applying Lifestyle Medicine principles and Positive Psychology methodologies can improve overall well-being, reduce burnout, and foster a more positive work environment.
4. Discover Positive Psychology practices to enhance flourishing: Learn how Positive Psychology differs from traditional approaches, and explore tools to promote flourishing—helping individuals move from neutral to thriving in their personal and professional lives.
5. Create personal action items toward improving well-being: Leave inspired and equipped with practical strategies to improve both your personal well-being and the well-being of your teams, fostering a vibrant, engaged, and productive workplace.

Combating Burnout has been submitted to both SHRM and HRCI for recertification credit consideration.

Parking is free along the streets and in some parking lots including the southwest side of the convention center (off Wheeler).  It is also available for a nominal fee at the 715 Rogers Avenue parking garage (3 block walk).

Thank you to VERACITY ONSITE for sponsoring WAHRA's chapter meeting in April!