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Understanding Burnout

2025-06-16T11:11:12-04:00Behind the Scenes, General News|

Burnout is defined as “a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.” Believe it or not, burnout is the #1 reason employees in the U.S. seek alternate employment. Although there is no specific medical diagnosis, it can be simpler to spot than you’d think. Here are ways to prevent burnout, and how to deal with it when it arises. […]

Burnout – Before You Think ‘It Won’t Happen to Me’

2023-03-30T09:44:46-04:00Behind the Scenes, How To, How to Survive the '9-5'|

What is “Burnout?” Burnout is defined as “a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.” Despite popular belief, burnout does not derive from mental illness, rather, it comes from prolonged work-related stress. Nobody is exempt from experiencing burnout and proper measures should be taken to prevent and/or reconcile. […]

Rest Now, Be Better Later

2023-02-15T12:08:27-05:00Behind the Scenes, General News, How To, How to Survive the '9-5'|

There was a time when New York was the ‘city that never sleeps’ – although, now it seems like we live in a world that never sleeps. The glorification of ‘the grind’ has caused people to aim for a state of perpetual motion, putting rest on the back burner. We often, forget to slow down and enjoy what we have while we have it. […]

Identifying Burnout and How to Handle it

2022-02-10T08:32:14-05:00How to Survive the '9-5'|

What is “Burnout?” Burnout is defined as “a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.” Although there is no specific medical diagnosis, it can be simpler to spot than you’d think. Here are ways to prevent burnout, and how to deal with it when it arises. […]

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

2020-12-31T09:03:58-05:00I Am I Can, Job Efficiency, Motivation, Resources for Job Seekers|

You’re not sure how to start a project, so you put it off. Or, you’re afraid that an email doesn’t convey your message or level of competence so you delete it later. You compare yourself to your colleagues because you need to be the best, leading you to beat yourself down and dim your talent. If you’ve ever dealt with a situation like this or similar feelings, you may be in the same boat as up to 82% of working Americans. Imposter Syndrome can be a huge career hurdle for many. Any individual, whether it be entry-level, professional-level, or students, [...]

Avoiding Employee Burnout During the Holidays

2020-12-10T10:04:30-05:00Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, General News, How to Survive the '9-5', Job Efficiency, Motivation, Uncategorized|

The Holidays are a time full of joy, except at work. After a long 12 month work year, many employees are dragging themselves through these last few weeks before they get some well-earned time off.   This is understandable, especially as we reach the end of 2020 which was a whirlwind for all.  However, there is still work to be done so managers and HR staff need to be extra vigilant during this time.  On the other hand, stress and anxiety about deadlines that need to be met by the end of the year can also lead to employee burnout around this time.  […]

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