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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 …

If These 11 Everyday Situations Stress You Out, You’re Probably Smarter Than Most People

If These 11 Everyday Situations Stress You Out, You’re Probably Smarter Than Most People

Published by Jenni Sidey

If you’re someone who finds themselves getting stressed at the most basic things, it could have more to do with your intelligence than you originally thought. Things like having to wait in line or attempting to read the IKEA directions for the dresser you just bought can leave you feeling rather tense and even a bit exasperated.  Even though certain simple things might not get on other people’s nerves, if they make you feel stressed, you’re probably pretty darn intelligent. If these 11 everyday situations stress you out, you’re probably smarter than most people 1. Waiting in long lines PeopleImages | Shutterstock According to a survey of 1,000 U.S. consumers released by Waitwhile, a queue management company, customers are incredibly weary of long lines. Nearly one-quarter of consumers report feeling frustrated while queuing, up from 1 in 10 in 2023.  Those who hate waiting in line with a passion usually find it to be a waste of time because their minds just can’t sit still long enough to get to the end of the line …

People Who Feel Very Overwhelmed By Life Usually Have These 11 Obvious Behaviors

People Who Feel Very Overwhelmed By Life Usually Have These 11 Obvious Behaviors

Published by Jenni Sidey

Many people feel too overwhelmed to go about life in the way that they once used to. They may go to work, respond to the emails, and show up for their co-workers and managers when they need to offer support, but internally they feel stretched beyond their limits. Whether it’s procrastinating or withdrawing socially, people who feel very overwhelmed by life usually behave in a specific way. Even if they’re still functioning, they’re often lying to themselves about feeling fine when they’re clearly not. What makes this so tricky is that it’s never just one thing that’s causing immense bouts of stress — it’s usually one pressure on top of another that is causing them to shut down from overwhelm. Here are the 11 obvious behaviors of people who feel very overwhelmed by life.  1. They feel exhausted no matter how much they rest Kateryna Onyshchuk | Shutterstock Anyone who has tossed and turned all night know how hard the subsequent next day can be, especially on their energy levels and mental capacity. In fact, …

The Art Of Doing What You Can: 3 Simple Ways To Take Care Of Yourself When You’re Just Spent | Ingrid Helander

The Art Of Doing What You Can: 3 Simple Ways To Take Care Of Yourself When You’re Just Spent | Ingrid Helander

Published by Jenni Sidey

Learning how to be more confident can be a stressful process in and of itself. But if you want to gain self-confidence and figure out how to deal with stress, learning to love yourself and practicing self-care is vital. But confident people know that the key to believing in themselves lies in their ability to handle things despite being stressed out, in an efficient and reliable way. It is certainly not easy to shift out of a worried mindset into a sense of calm and confidence. How many times have you felt calm only to awaken feeling stressed and hopeless the next day — or even the next minute? It’s frustrating and demoralizing. You may even believe that a calm state is just luck or fake, and the stressed-out person is the real you. This roller coaster ride that climbs and dives between motivated and defeated creates an internal pattern of insecurity. How can you trust yourself if you are excited and ready to go on Tuesday and completely stuck on Wednesday? And there are …

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 …