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Confessions of a Burnt Out Over-Achiever
Susan would complain that the present, the life she was living moment to moment, felt unreal to her. Only the future really mattered, for that was where her ideal life resided. “If I just wait a little longer”, she would remark in a tone of wry despondency, “there’ll be this magically transformative event and everything will come right.”
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... See moreIn the achievement society, we suffer from an internalised pressure to achieve – to do more, to be more, to have more. Whether we are aware of it or not, we have internalised the capitalist work ethic to the degree that our successes and failures weigh heavily on our individual shoulders. The primary result of the achievement society is burnout –
... See moreAlec Stubbs • The Achievement Society Is Burning Us Out, We Need More Play
Burnout is a cunning thief. It feeds on your passion, your energy, and your enthusiasm, taking these positive qualities and turning them into exhaustion, frustration, and self-doubt. It's way more than just having a bad day, or being tired and worn out. As an article in New York magazine described it, burnout is "a problem that’s both physical and... See more
kierantie.com • Recovering From Burnout and Depression - Kieran Tie
I used to be an advocate of productivity. I coached clients on how to squeeze every ounce of potential from the hour. I believed productivity was the means and the key to a purposeful life. In actual fact, my convictions on the subject were ramrod straight and sharp like a new razor.
Then without warning, things fell apart in April of this year,... See more
Then without warning, things fell apart in April of this year,... See more