The pandemic created a much-needed collective change in consciousness away from the nonstop grind. It realigned the focus on what genuinely matters in life — like time with loved ones and nurturing healthy passions like gardening and yoga.
Do you ever find yourself hitting a roadblock and wondering what is going to happen next? There is a chance that you have been stuck with a crazy deadline, you might have friends complaining about different stuff, or you are being overwhelmed with everything from finances to relationships. Well...it is nothing to be ashamed of but it’s also a moment where you can appreciate some reflection.
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Burnout is not a badge of honor, and yet we all tend to wear it daily as we rush to meetings, work 50+ hours a week, and forget to take our vacation time every year. While burnout and stress have become more and more common, the long-term effects can lead to significant problems with your physical health like heightened blood pressure, hair loss, anxiety, and chronic pain.
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Mood induction works by presenting a series of stimuli - for example, videos, audio tracks, images, keywords, sentences - to engage the person’s thoughts and attention, triggering a specific emotional response.
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The workplace, once seen by some as a way to escape from the stresses of everyday life and immerse yourself in tasks, is experiencing an all-time high of people feeling anxious in their jobs. Workplace anxiety can affect people’s mental health and productivity in the workplace which can lead to feelings of worthlessness as well as contempt for your job.
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With Covid-19 forcing many of us to work from home since March, our work and free time have blended together in ways that it makes it difficult to fully concentrate on even the simplest tasks at hand. That is where the Pomodoro Technique has come in extremely handy to help keep me on track without feeling too burnt out or overwhelmed by the end of each day.
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When the first national lockdown eased toward a very welcome close, I sat down with some friends and family (all appropriately distanced, naturally) to discuss how we all kept ourselves busy and somewhat sane during those months.
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Stress? What even is it? What is that word that uses up such a large percentage of our vocabulary?
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Switching things up and changing our stimulus can work wonders in avoiding burnout. But how? What’s so freeing about breaking out of mundane routines?
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Music can have a profound effect on both our emotions and our bodies, and so is viewed as an effective, non-invasive intervention for stress.
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Exam season is here and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. It’s important to take time out and not let the stress get to you.
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Being a new mum can be tough, scary and exhausting. It might sound cliche but taking time for yourself is THE MOST IMPORTANT thing. When we make space for ourselves we have more to give for others. There is no shame in asking for support either.
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Burnout is a common workplace issue that often leaves us demoralised, physically drained and mentally exhausted. To prevent burnout we need to think of practical ways that don’t involve quitting our jobs as the only solution. Instead try reaching out to people, working on your priorities, reframing the way you look at work and maintaining a healthy diet. Reach our article to find out more.
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Baking is an age-old tradition that is certainly having a comeback. People of all ages are flocking to the shops for any flour they can get their hands on. As a simple way to calm the mind, reduce stress and boost wellbeing it is a fantastic way to take a break if your feeling overwhelmed or stressed.
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Covid-19 has made technology even more fundamental to our working lives - but what is all this screen time doing to our mental health, and how does it impact a workplace burnout problem already at crisis point before the pandemic?
Are you stuck in a job that’s so stressful and unrewarding it is starting to leave you frustrated and disengaged? Do you sit at your desk and wish the day away? These are some of the early signs of burnout - here’s whats causing it.
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Covid-19 has triggered a mass social experiment into working from home. Almost overnight, half of Americans and 40% of Europeans ditched offices for kitchen tables, colleagues for family members. The legacy of this unprecedented shift is likely to be profound and permanent. But what of its impact on work related burnout?
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Burnout is a relatively new term for most people, but two-thirds of full-time employees will experience it at some point in their careers. So what exactly is burnout, what are its symptoms, and what is the difference between burnout, normal stress and depression.
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Right now, we are living through a crisis which is plaguing the daily lives of millions across the globe, and comes with profound economic and social costs. I am talking of course, about the burnout pandemic.
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Stress hormones are handy for getting us out of trouble in the short term, but if they outstay their welcome they can become a problem.
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