#99 - How to Manage Athlete Burnout

Lewis discusses the signs of athlete burnout, reasons for its causes, how it can be managed and avoided.

In this episode:

• Introduction [0:00] 
• Lewis talks about the difference between the burnout he feels now as a retired athlete versus when he was still a professional.[1:45]
• Lewis recalls that in the presence of stress, he felt ill physically. [3:41]
• Overtraining can lead to burnout. [6:39]
• Signs of burnout. [7:20]
• Causes of burnout. [9:18]
• Knowing the difference between being tired of being burned out. [10:29]
• Stress creates change. [10:55]
• Practice mindfulness as a check-in process. [13:09]
• Set healthy boundaries to avoid burnout. [14:15]
• Tip: Do a quick body scan. [16:03]
• Check if your training is leading you to burnout. [17:57]
• Work hard, recover harder. [21:45]

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