Ideas worth spreading

The cure for burnout (hint: it isn't self-care)

2,512,772 views |

Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski |

How to Deal with Difficult Feelings

• April 2021

You may be experiencing burnout and not even know it, say authors (and sisters) Emily and Amelia Nagoski. In an introspective and deeply relatable conversation, they detail three telltale signs that stress is getting the best of you -- and share actionable ways to feel safe in your own body when you're burning out. (This conversation, hosted by TED curator Cloe Shasha Brooks, is part of TED's "How to Deal with Difficult Feelings" series.)

You may be experiencing burnout and not even know it, say authors (and sisters) Emily and Amelia Nagoski. In an introspective and deeply relatable conversation, they detail three telltale signs that stress is getting the best of you -- and share actionable ways to feel safe in your own body when you're burning out. (This conversation, hosted by TED curator Cloe Shasha Brooks, is part of TED's "How to Deal with Difficult Feelings" series.)

About the speakers

Emily Nagoski

See speaker profile

Emily Nagoski teaches women to live with confidence and joy inside their bodies.

Cloe Shasha Brooks

Cloe Shasha Brooks

TED speaker development curator

See speaker profile

Cloe Shasha Brooks curates speakers for TED in a variety of fields, with an international focus on culture, society, literature and humor.

Amelia Nagoski

See speaker profile

Amelia Nagoski is a conductor and author whose work focuses on the human body.

Learn more