Burnout’s Five Stages
Since the American psychologist, Herbert Freudenberger described burnout syndrome first in the 1970s, further research has been done and it shows that burnout does not happen suddenly, rather it occurs in different stages. Each stage is characterized
The concept of balancing one’s professional life and one’s personal life is something we have all heard of. However, where does one fit in all of this? What does one’s personal life mean? Sometimes we confuse our personal life with
Whether we are physicians, engineers, corporate executives, or psychologists, work is a significant component of human lives. Work and the baggage it carries may have an impact on many areas of our lives, whether we are aware of it or
Feeling exhausted on a Wednesday morning might well reflect a stressful everyday life, but recognizing the feeling as being ‘burnt out’ can be life-changing and point towards a serious condition.
Many people work under constant stress, which can evoke symptoms
Working from home has become the new norm for many of us, especially since the sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the pandemic, remote work and flexible working arrangement are increasingly more common today. Remote work means no more
Who can I blame for my burnout? Am I to blame myself because my mental health is my own responsibility? Am I to blame stress and work pressure for making my life a living hell? Maybe my superior for normalizing
Work is an essential part of our lives. Most people spend many hours a day at their workplace and wish to perform well, no matter what kind of job they are doing.
Being successful at work requires:
Ideally, a couple aims towards a work/life balance. In fact, balancing a demanding job with your personal relationship is something that millions of people seek to do everyday. However, this is not always possible, especially when one partner’s job is
In a culture where a lot of people are driven by wealth and success, many are those who have fallen victim to overworking. It is understandable if there are times when you need to stay at work for an extra
As adults, we spend most of our waking hours at work, and therefore it is natural that we would want our place of work to be motivating, positive and rewarding. Striving for a good work-life balance is crucial, however it
