All articles tagged with #burnout
Originally Published 13 days ago — by The New York Times
As youth sports become more competitive and professionalized, children are experiencing burnout, injuries, and decreased enjoyment due to pressure from coaches and parents, leading many to quit sports by their teens.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by Yahoo
The article discusses the importance of taking a break during the period between Christmas and New Year’s, known as Twixmas or Feral Week, emphasizing its health benefits and offering practical tips for resting even if one must work, to prevent burnout and promote well-being.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by PsyPost
A study suggests that playing whimsical Nintendo games like Super Mario Bros. can reduce burnout in young adults by fostering childlike wonder and increasing happiness, offering a potential mental health strategy for stress management.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by Business Insider
Natalie Holloway, cofounder of Bala, shares her journey through burnout caused by her career and business, and how she manages it through lifestyle changes, mindfulness, and mini recovery trips, emphasizing the importance of self-care and long-term resilience.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by BuzzFeed
Former chefs share their reasons for leaving the culinary industry, citing low pay, lack of benefits, physical and mental health issues, burnout, and the desire for a better work-life balance, with many expressing frustration over industry practices and toxic work environments.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Economist
Middle managers face resentment from subordinates and blame from top executives, often embodying corporate bloat and experiencing high stress and burnout, making their role challenging and often satirized.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Atlantic
Taylor Swift's latest album reveals her feelings of burnout and disillusionment despite her success, love, and achievements, suggesting her fairy tale life may be over or unfulfilling.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Financial Times
Elon Musk is experiencing a significant departure of senior staff, driven by issues related to burnout and political disagreements within the company.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Fortune
Emma Watson, after experiencing burnout from demanding Hollywood schedules, took a career break in 2019, and now focuses on learning and activism, highlighting a broader trend among younger generations prioritizing mental health and work-life balance.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by VegOut
The article discusses nine subtle signs that indicate a woman may be experiencing emotional burnout, such as laughing off problems, being constantly busy, sleep disturbances, social withdrawal, and reliance on small escapes, emphasizing the importance of awareness and self-care to prevent long-term damage.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by PsyPost
Research links workplace burnout to increased sympathy for extremist ideas, suggesting that emotional exhaustion and perceived injustice can push individuals toward radical beliefs, with organizational support playing a protective role. Addressing burnout is crucial for societal stability and preventing the normalization of violence.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Business Insider
The article discusses the rise of executive function coaching as a way for stressed professionals to improve skills like organization and self-control, helping to combat burnout and workplace stress, especially in the context of increased digital distractions and recent societal changes. It highlights how this coaching, initially linked to ADHD support, is now becoming a mainstream tool for managing mental health and productivity in the modern work environment.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Yahoo Finance
'Quiet cracking' is a new, subtle form of burnout affecting millions of workers, characterized by disengagement and stagnation due to feeling unappreciated and lacking career growth, which can lead to significant economic costs; addressing it involves recognizing its causes and providing growth opportunities and open communication.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Business Insider
'Quiet cracking' is a rising workplace issue where employees silently struggle and disengage, showing signs similar to burnout but often going unnoticed, driven by economic uncertainty and job market conditions, with potential impacts on morale and productivity.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BuzzFeed
The article discusses various factors silently eroding society, including increasing selfishness, the decline of community and shared purpose, the negative impacts of hustle culture, and the loss of joy and creativity due to monetization and burnout, raising concerns about the future social fabric.