This course aims to help engineers understand burnout and provides strategies to prevent it. The course covers topics such as the causes of burnout, the impact on physical and mental health, and practical techniques to combat burnout. The skills taught include understanding the brain, managing energy levels, practicing mindfulness, and implementing control strategies. The teaching method involves a presentation by an industry expert. This course is intended for engineers and professionals in the tech industry who want to learn how to prevent burnout and improve their overall well-being.
An Engineer's Guide to Burnout and How to Hack It
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
What is burnout
Burnout in the industry
The brain
The triune brain
The reptilian brain
Getting energy to where it is needed
Longterm implications
What can we do
The YerkesDodson Law
Simple things you can do
Sleep
Religious Mindfulness
Calmcom
Labelling
Control
Three Control Questions
How Does It Work
What Have We Learned
Taught by
GOTO Conferences
