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Millennials Were Taught To ‘Just Push Through’ And Now They’re Burnt Out & Realizing That’s Exactly What Broke Them

Millennials Were Taught To ‘Just Push Through’ And Now They’re Burnt Out & Realizing That’s Exactly What Broke Them

Published by Jenni Sidey

When I was a kid, maybe eight or nine, I wiped out on my bike. And it wasn’t just a scrape-and-get-back-up moment. It was brutal. I took a chunk of skin out of my knee, blood everywhere, tears, the whole mess.  I remember looking up at my mom, thinking, Okay, I’m done here, let’s call it a day. But nope. She said, “Get back on and ride home.” I did it because I had to, even though I was hurting.  Millennials were taught to just push through, and now they’re totally burnt out Getty Images / Unsplash+ The ‘pick yourself up and just push through’ mentality was a staple of millennial childhood According to a recent Aflac report, about 66% of millennials report moderate or high levels of burnout, which is significantly higher than Baby Boomers, who clock in at just 39%.  Burnout recovery coach Bethany Sadler-Jasmin agrees, stating that millennials are “burnt out, disengaged, stressed, and treading water daily.” She argues that this is because they bought into a belief system that tied their …

If Your Job Is Draining The Life Out Of You, These 6 Burnout Triggers Might Be Why | Brent Roy

If Your Job Is Draining The Life Out Of You, These 6 Burnout Triggers Might Be Why | Brent Roy

Published by Jenni Sidey

If your job is draining the life out of you, you’re not imagining it, and you’re definitely not alone. Burnout at work builds slowly, shaped by everyday stress, unrealistic expectations, and a work environment that asks more than it gives back. Most burnout isn’t from being bad at your job or not trying hard enough. Usually, it’s about deeper workplace issues that unravel you over time. Research shows there are a handful of common triggers that show up again and again, and once you recognize them, it becomes a lot easier to understand why you feel so exhausted, detached, or stuck. If your job is draining the life out of you, these 6 burnout triggers might be why: 1. You’re dealing with constant work overload Getty Images / Unsplash+ It’s more than job cuts, with similar productivity expectations. More intense work demands more time and is more complex, creating exhaustion from overload that undermines effectiveness, health, and well-being. Learn how to say “no” politely. Have a conversation with your boss to express your concern that quality will falter …

Men On The Verge Of Breaking Down Usually Start Buying These 11 Things For Themselves

Men On The Verge Of Breaking Down Usually Start Buying These 11 Things For Themselves

Published by Jenni Sidey

Most men won’t admit when they’re going through something. Taught to stay silent, they often lack outlets. That’s why men on the verge of breaking down usually start buying certain things for themselves. There’s no shame in men doing what they believe is necessary for their mental health. However, while buying these things might feel good in the moment, it’s important to seek professional help. It may be intimidating, but materialistic purchases won’t always resolve what’s going on inside.  Men on the verge of breaking down usually start buying these 11 things for themselves: 1. They start buying gym memberships or fitness equipment pics five | Shutterstock Men on the verge of breaking down usually start buying fitness equipment or a gym membership. With the rise of social media, it’s hard not to feel influenced. Between gym trends and motivational podcast clips, the message men hear over and over is simple: exercise. Whether they’re dealing with a breakup or trying to get their life back on track, discipline and movement start to feel like the …