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Dr. Diane's Adventures in LearningTransforming Burnout with Dr. Gitima Sharma: Finding Joy and Purpose through Self-Reflection and ConnectionSend us a textFeeling overwhelmed by the fast-paced world around you? Discover how to transform burnout into joy and purpose with Dr. Gitima Sharma, as she shares her personal journey and expert insights. Learn practical strategies to cultivate a dynamic sense of purpose and foster connections in a digital era.Dr Diane leads us through a transformative conversation with Dr. Gitima Sharma, an authority on overcoming burnout. Dive into the pervasive issue of stress driven by societal pressures and learn how self-reflection and community can pave the way to a...2025-05-2137 min
Meaningful Work MattersHarmonizing Culture and Purpose: Lessons from Gitima SharmaIn this episode of Meaningful Work Matters, Andrew sits down with Dr. Gitima Sharma to explore the intersection of purpose, well-being, and meaningful work through both Eastern and Western perspectives.From her early years in India grappling with family mental health challenges to her current role as a professor and purpose-driven leadership coach, Sharma shares how Buddhist philosophy and academic research have shaped her understanding of purpose as something that rises above the pursuit of happiness towards creating positive change both within ourselves and society.Through personal stories and research insights, she introduces her five-part...2024-12-0249 min
BuddhabilityBuddhability Short: How to make the most of your timeBuddhability Shorts is a series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Today, we’re talking about how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo can help us maximize every moment and use our time wisely. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at connect@buddhability.org Episodes Mentioned:How To Do It All, with Dr. Gitima SharmaWhy I Appreciate My College Rejections References:The Victorious Teen, p. 28.“O...2024-06-2814 minBuddhabilityHow To Do It All, With Dr. Gitima SharmaToday we’re talking about how to do it all when you have a full plate. Whether you are an overwhelmed parent or caregiver aspiring to build a career you love, or lacking the support you wish you had to care for yourself and everything else in your life, doing it all can be tough. And amid the chaos, we tend to be hardest on ourselves.Dr. Gitima Sharma, of California State University, talks us through how she approaches this subject as a counselor educator, and also as a Buddhist practitioner and working mom wi...2022-11-161h 00