Burnout and bias can lead to poor care during childbirth – we created a project in Kenya that helps health workers: An estimated 800 women die every day across the world as a result of pregnancy-related complications. Most deaths (95%) occur in low- and middle-income countries. Two-thirds are in sub-Saharan Africa. For every woman who …
Jacinda Ardern resignation has people wondering when to quit – but that’s the wrong way to think about burnout: Alexandros Michailidis / Shutterstock Jacinda Ardern’s resignation as New Zealand prime minister has sparked discussions about burnout and when is the “right time” to leave a job. Some have written admirably about Ardern’s decision to leave, …
Holiday burnout: why it happens – and three research-proven ways to help you recover: The constant stress of the holidays can leave some people feeling burnt-out when they're over. Ilona Kozhevnikova/ Shutterstock Although Christmas only lasts a few days each year, many of us spend months planning for it. But as enjoyable as all the …
What is burnout and how to prevent it in the workplace – insights from a clinical psychologist: FG Trade/GettyImages People close to you, including family members, friends, and co-workers, frequently express their “stress” at this time of year. As the end of the year draws nearer people are likely to feel weary, irritable and overwhelmed. …
South Africa in the news: Kumi Naidoo gets real on COP26, burnout, grief, his new book and life after Amnesty International: International justice and environmental activist Kumi Naidoo talks to Vivian Warby about COP26, grief, suicide, his first book and how a bug he picked up in South America saved him.: “South Africa” – BingNews …
Dealing with burnout in open source: Burnout is something you don’t expect to happen to you—until it does. The technology industry is one of the worst offenders; over 60% of industry professionals report they’ve experienced burnout. Sixty percent! Chances are, you or someone you know has dealt with it. How can we tackle such a …
Bumble’s week off: employees suffering from burnout need more than an extra holiday: Shutterstock/fizkes After a busy year involving a rise in customers, a stock market debut and all the pressures that come with a global pandemic, the dating app Bumble recently announced that all staff would be given a week off work. The company’s …
How I recognize and prevent burnout in open source: I’ve attended many open source conferences over the years, and I usually find at least one session that discusses burnout, stress, or work-life balance. I’ve found many of these sessions helpful—not just personally, but I’ve also learned some important lessons for managing open source communities. read …
Zoom burnout: be more productive, ditch those video calls – expert: Too much screen time. Shutterstock/Girts Ragelis Just as other brand names make their way into the dictionary, Zoom has now become a daily verb and a noun. We Zoom each other, we say “Let’s have a Zoom,” and we get Zoom fatigue. Now there’s …
An open approach to recovering from burnout: Editor’s note: This article is part of a series on working with mental health conditions. It details the author’s personal experiences and is not meant to convey professional medical advice or guidance. Introduction I’m writing this in the middle of another cold and seemingly endless New England winter. …
How to deal with a year of accumulated burnout from working at home: holaillustrations/Shutterstock Over the past year, our lives have seen extensive changes which have led to many of us feeling a sense of exhaustion and burnout. The luckiest among us have been able to remove ourselves from harm’s way and work from home …
South Africa in the news: S.Africans urged to look out for signs of lockdown burnout as pandemic continues: Medical experts have said living under sustained COVID-19 pandemic conditions, coupled with the demands from everyday life, can lead to chronic stress and eventually, burnout.: “South Africa” – BingNews Covid-19 advisory: CAA updates its international travel categories: …
South Africa in the news: Burnout has a significant impact on work stress: study: The study contradicts the belief that one of the primary causes of burnout is stress and overload in the workplace. According to the study, burnout has a much greater impact on work stress than vice …: “South Africa” – BingNews I’m …
South Africa in the news: IPL-bound England players counselled to be on guard against burn-out by Chris Silverwood: England coach wants players to keep in touch as they exchange one bio-secure environment for another | ESPN.co.uk …: “South Africa” – BingNews Ghana’s Black Stars remain 46th in latest FIFA ranking: The Black Stars’ last batch …
Burnout in healthcare staff is common — and can make empathising with patients difficult: Research shows that as burnout increases, empathy decreases. Robert Kneschke/ Shutterstock Empathy is being able to put yourself in someone else’s shoes, or being able to sense the emotions of the other person, and convey that understanding to them. While undoubtedly …
How I learned about burnout the hard way: In early 2017, I was mentally in a bad spot. It was the perfect storm of stress, the kind that no one asks for, but you deal with the hand you’re dealt. Work was piling up to a point where I couldn’t process all the things that …
The number of new doctors continuing their NHS training has plummeted – burnout may be to blame: The number of people applying to study medicine has increased by over 6% in the last year, with many medical schools receiving over ten applicants for every university place. And so you might think that the UK’s future …
Reduce stress at work and prevent burnout – a psychologist explains how: Look familiar? vectorfusionart / shutterstock.com How did those new year’s resolutions work out for you? Old habits will have already returned for many – you’re not alone if you’ve already stopped using that new gym membership. Similarly, you’re in good company if 2020 …