How to Be a Better Human Your job or your sanity? How to not lose both (w/ Guy Winch)
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Mar 2, 2026 
Guy Winch, clinical psychologist and author of Mind Over Grind, returns to tackle work-related stress and burnout. He discusses why awareness has not curbed rising burnout. He explains how harsh labels and rumination worsen stress, how to reframe problems as solvable challenges, and practical steps to protect downtime and prevent overworking.
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Stop Saying My Job Is Terrible
- Avoid global negative labels like “my job is terrible” because they prime you to experience every moment as stressful and erase positive moments.
- Instead describe specifics: note difficult meetings but also decent hours or a fun lunch to preserve nonstressful moments.
Goldilocks Zone Explains Why You Don’t Want Zero Stress
- There is a Goldilocks zone of stress where performance peaks; too little stress under-engages, too much degrades performance.
- Small reductions—dropping one meaningful task—can move you back into breathable performance.
Frame High Stakes As Challenges Not Threats
- Reframe high-stakes events as challenges you can meet rather than threats to avoid failure to change mindset and brain chemistry.
- Prepare by reminding yourself of skills and past preparation to shift into a challenge mindset.
