Ever feel like work doesn’t end when you close your laptop? Psychologist and TED speaker Guy Winch joins Lauren to explain why work stress is so hard to switch off—and how to reclaim your mental space without hurting your career, drawing from his book Mind Over Grind.

You’ll learn:

Why high performers are especially vulnerable to burnout
The psychology behind Sunday dread and work rumination
Simple boundaries that help you disconnect from work and recover

Show Notes

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Guest Resources:

Guy Winch: https://www.guywinch.com/

Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your Life: https://www.guywinch.com/books/mind-over-grind/

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