ARTICLES
Can’t Fall Asleep? Do a Nighttime Audit
Almost half the people you’ll run into today are suffering from some level of sleep deprivation.
The Burnout Gamble #12: 11 Signs That You Need To Stop Working So Much and Prioritize Self-Care
Deadlines, projects, presentations, emails, and meetings—how do we know if it’s time to take a breather and focus on self-care?
The Burnout Gamble #9: The Importance of Resilience
Burnout is easy to overlook, but it can affect just about anyone.
The Burnout Gamble #7: The Process of Bouncing Back From Burnout
Burnout can hit us hard, especially when we don’t recognize the blaring signals our bodies send us.
The Burnout Gamble #5: The Art of Resting and Recovering (To Avoid Burnout)
Find your reset button.
The Burnout Gamble #4: The State of Burnout Support and Prevention Resources. Are There Enough?
Mental health is a widely discussed topic, especially in connection to workplace burnout.
Hey Ayesha! These 11 Simple Rules Will Help You Make The Most of Post-Secondary
Friendly advice for my cousin and other first-year students.
Master Your Morning: 25 Strategies To Launch Your Perfect Day
Have more time, get more done.
Use the 52/17 Rule to Maximize Productivity
The human body isn’t designed to sit for eight hours at a stretch.
The Worst Stage of Burnout: “Brownout”
While we might be able to successfully recognize the symptoms of burnout, we’re often oblivious to the alternative: a more deeper, obscured type of fatigue that afflicts successful, high-performing creatives.
Feeling Stressed? Breathe.
According to a report from the American Institute of Stress, 80 percent of workers feel stressed in their job; nearly half say they need help learning how to manage stress, and 42 percent say that their coworkers need such help.
Didn’t Sleep Last Night? Here’s How to Survive the Workday.
In the wise words of Winston Churchill: “If you’re going through hell, keep going.”
Your Snooze Button Is Making You Tired
While the easy way out of social jet lag may appear to be either getting up early on weekends or sleeping in later on workdays, your best bet for true reform is to set an alarm for the same time every morning for 90 days and resist the snooze.
Avoid Burn Out with The Kindness/Toughness Paradox
You can’t take care of others until you can take care of yourself first.
Use “Energy Buckets” to Avoid Burnout
Recovery is non-negotiable: you can recover on your own terms or on the terms burnout sets when it inevitably catches up to you.
What’s Better Than Coffee Or Naps? Coffee Naps.
Scientists agree: when it comes to maximizing alertness, coffee naps (drinking a cup of coffee and then taking a quick nap) are better than coffee or naps alone.
Manage Your Mood, Manage Your Output
Not being in the right mood can have a dramatic impact on productivity.