{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How to survive burnout in tech and UX (Yvonne Xiao)","description":"Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Do you enjoy the podcast? Please leave a review! Get 20% off courses and workshops at UX Content Collective. Just use the code PODCAST20. Burnout isn\u2019t just a buzzword\u2014it\u2019s a reality for many of us working in UX and tech. The long hours, the shifting priorities, the constant pressure to prove our value\u2026 it all adds up. And if you\u2019re not careful, it can take a serious toll. Yvonne Xiao has been there. She\u2019s worked at companies like Microsoft and Uber, navigating the highs and lows of content design in fast-paced environments. But instead of letting burnout define her career, she\u2019s figured out how to manage it\u2014by setting boundaries, redefining success, and embracing a more sustainable approach to work. In this episode, we talk about how to recognize burnout before it\u2019s too late, the mistakes we all make when trying to "push through," and why setting boundaries isn\u2019t just about saying no\u2014it\u2019s about knowing your worth. If you\u2019ve ever felt drained by your work or wondered how to make content design (or any job in tech) actually sustainable, this one\u2019s for you. What we talked about: How Yvonne transitioned from film school to content design The early signs of burnout and how to recognize them in yourself The biggest mistakes content designers make when trying to manage burnout Why setting boundaries is hard\u2014but necessary\u2014for long-term career success How imposter syndrome fuels burnout (and how to reframe it) The importance of community, mentorship, and knowing you\u2019re not alone How to build a career in UX without letting it consume your identity Notable Quotes: \u201cYour self-worth isn\u2019t tied to your job. You\u2019re so much more than the work you do.\u201d  \u201cThe cringe factor is real, but you just have to post it. Nobody\u2019s going to remember it tomorrow.\u201d  \u201cBurnout doesn\u2019t happen overnight. It\u2019s layers of ignoring your own needs until it\u2019s too late.\u201d  Where to Find Dave: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram TikTok ","author_name":"Writers of Silicon Valley","author_url":"http:\/\/www.writersofsiliconvalley.com","html":"