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The Culture of Burnout: Why Your Exhaustion is Not Your Fault
Burnout is as American as apple pie, baseball, and the 4th of July.
Its foundations go all the way back to the first White folks who permanently settled in North the Puritans. Way back in the 17th century, they helped create the American culture of overwork that keeps so many of us caught in today's work-till-you-drop, never-ask-for-help hamster wheel of exhaustion.
The good news is that we don't have to be.
Culture is made through the decisions and actions of everyone who lives in that culture. So if we all want to be less burned out and more balanced, we can be.
It’s difficult, but not impossible -— and most importantly, it’s doable.
Inside this book is a breakdown of why your exhaustion and your burnout are not your fault. And, pragmatic to its core, it also starts every reader on their own path to dismantle the culture of burnout and start working toward a culture of balance.
There is a workbook that accompanies this book and is available on the author's website.
Independent Press Distinguished Favorite Award Winner
Its foundations go all the way back to the first White folks who permanently settled in North the Puritans. Way back in the 17th century, they helped create the American culture of overwork that keeps so many of us caught in today's work-till-you-drop, never-ask-for-help hamster wheel of exhaustion.
The good news is that we don't have to be.
Culture is made through the decisions and actions of everyone who lives in that culture. So if we all want to be less burned out and more balanced, we can be.
It’s difficult, but not impossible -— and most importantly, it’s doable.
Inside this book is a breakdown of why your exhaustion and your burnout are not your fault. And, pragmatic to its core, it also starts every reader on their own path to dismantle the culture of burnout and start working toward a culture of balance.
There is a workbook that accompanies this book and is available on the author's website.
Independent Press Distinguished Favorite Award Winner
332 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 3, 2023
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January 13, 2024
“The Culture of Burnout: Why Your Exhaustion is Not Your Fault” by Kristen Donnelly and Erin Hinson is the ultimate resource for handling burnout. You may think that burnout is just part of life, that it happens naturally in this high-adrenaline world we live in today. But that is a fallacy. Sure, some stress is normal, and burnout happens. But this book and these authors are here to show you that it isn’t your fault, and there are things you can do to help yourself.
If you read one self-care book this year, let it be this one. If you don’t already know, the stress that accompanies burnout can lead to or exacerbate health problems like high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, anxiety, and more. The good news is that you can get a handle on it before it gets a handle on you. I love the history of burnout that the authors share, going back to the 17th century when America created a climate of overwork. It hasn’t let up since. And that’s why burnout isn’t your fault. It’s in our fabric as a working-class population.
Doctors Donnelly and Hinson ask readers to take a commonsense look at burnout. Is it really necessary in order to be productive? If there was a way to be just as productive without the burnout and baggage that comes with it, wouldn’t you want that? If burnout is a cultural phenomenon, then it’s logical that culture can change it. But no one does. Or maybe they try, but it’s so entrenched in our society that it feels wrong and lazy to not push yourself to the limit. This book is here to help you.
Some of the key points and remedies in this straightforward, well-written book include defining burnout and finding a balance. Besides being a valuable resource to those who live a burnout lifestyle, this guide can act as a prevention tool for job coaches, employers, managers, or anyone who leads others in a workplace environment, so that they can help prevent burnout. The workbook found on the author’s website is an additional tool that will help you understand and cope with burnout in your own life.
The authors’ approach to the subject is comprehensive, from defining what burnout is to outlining real-world solutions. One of my favorite points that the book makes is the recognition of differences in people and the acceptance of it. Other points include COVID-19, gender roles, and the wellness industry. This book could save your mental health, your relationships, and possibly your life. If you are looking for a way to get control of burnout or help others caught in it, “The Culture of Burnout: Why Your Exhaustion is Not Your Fault” by Kristen Donnelly and Erin Hinson, is a must-read.
If you read one self-care book this year, let it be this one. If you don’t already know, the stress that accompanies burnout can lead to or exacerbate health problems like high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, anxiety, and more. The good news is that you can get a handle on it before it gets a handle on you. I love the history of burnout that the authors share, going back to the 17th century when America created a climate of overwork. It hasn’t let up since. And that’s why burnout isn’t your fault. It’s in our fabric as a working-class population.
Doctors Donnelly and Hinson ask readers to take a commonsense look at burnout. Is it really necessary in order to be productive? If there was a way to be just as productive without the burnout and baggage that comes with it, wouldn’t you want that? If burnout is a cultural phenomenon, then it’s logical that culture can change it. But no one does. Or maybe they try, but it’s so entrenched in our society that it feels wrong and lazy to not push yourself to the limit. This book is here to help you.
Some of the key points and remedies in this straightforward, well-written book include defining burnout and finding a balance. Besides being a valuable resource to those who live a burnout lifestyle, this guide can act as a prevention tool for job coaches, employers, managers, or anyone who leads others in a workplace environment, so that they can help prevent burnout. The workbook found on the author’s website is an additional tool that will help you understand and cope with burnout in your own life.
The authors’ approach to the subject is comprehensive, from defining what burnout is to outlining real-world solutions. One of my favorite points that the book makes is the recognition of differences in people and the acceptance of it. Other points include COVID-19, gender roles, and the wellness industry. This book could save your mental health, your relationships, and possibly your life. If you are looking for a way to get control of burnout or help others caught in it, “The Culture of Burnout: Why Your Exhaustion is Not Your Fault” by Kristen Donnelly and Erin Hinson, is a must-read.
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