by Joanna Nurmi | | Burnout
Not accepting our own burnout is a common problem that prevents recovery. Here’s why it happens: 1. We misunderstand acceptance with giving up. Acceptance is often misperceived as waving a white flag, but in reality, it only means acknowledging the truth of our...
by Joanna Nurmi | | Burnout
When we think of burnout, we may typically imagine a wealthy man in his 50s going through a mid-life crisis, quitting his high-paying job as a lawyer, and escaping to Scotland to keep sheep. However, burnout can take on many forms and affect people from all walks of...
by Joanna Nurmi | | Burnout
The typical first response to feeling tired, sad, or sick is to ignore the symptoms hoping they will pass by themselves. But you shouldn’t delay visiting a doctor if you experience signs of burnout. Many people dismiss it as a weakness or an imaginary problem...
by Joanna Nurmi | | Burnout
Many managers and business owners fear that an honest conversation about burnout would open Pandora’s box of complaints and resignations. The opposite is true. Discussing burnout doesn’t mean your company will transform into a support group, causing...
by Joanna Nurmi | | Burnout
Accomplished professionals often struggle with adjusting to retirement because they find it hard to accept the thought of losing validation and the comfortable routines a successful job brings. But it’s not their only concern. I’ve noticed that people in...
by Joanna Nurmi | | Burnout
How to short-circuit defensiveness and resentment and instead accept and apply tough input for the betterment of your company, and yourself. Managers are expected to be resilient and take bad feedback gracefully, but these are skills that don’t come naturally to...
