Burnout is a very serious condition that needs to be effectively managed before it creates severe problems for the person suffering from burnout.  In this episode Dr. Clark Gaither tells how you can save yourself from burnout and live a life of passion and purpose.   Dr. Gaither is a board-certified family physician in North Carolina, who suffered a major burnout event after 23 years of practicing medicine.  Since that time he's specialized in helping other healthcare practitioners learn what causes burnout, and the ways to alleviate the effects of burnout.   In this podcast Dr. Gaither shares his own personal experiences, and talks about how a person can go from burned out to having a feeling of passion and purpose.  You can learn more about Dr. Gaither at his website, ClarkGaither.com. Dr. Gaither includes the information from this episode in his book, Reignite: Transform From Burned Out to On Fire and Find New Meaning in Your Career and Life.  Visit The Heart of Hospice website to learn more about hospice, caregiving, self care tips, and advance care planning resources.