Some new business owners and newly promoted senior executives trust their people to meet unclear expectations and don’t hold them sufficiently accountable, while others constantly nitpick and watch over employees’ shoulders in an attempt to ensure the best results.
Awareness can help prevent the shame and guilt that comes with burnout and allow people to give themselves grace. We’ve all heard the age-old saying that “hard work pays off.” But, sometimes, working too hard can do more harm than good. “Burnout” is a form of work-related stress in which an individual experiences physical, emotional
THE AFRO Although it cannot be medically diagnosed, burnout can lead people to lose their sense of self and feel as if they are not accomplishing enough. Since the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Psychological Association found that the risk of burnout has increased for workers due to extra stress, increased household demands and longer working hours.
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NNPA NEWSWIRE Ferrell will use the funding to attend conferences for school counselors to discover best practices in the field and plans to send two students to the University of North Florida’s Bridge Summer Camp, an immersive week-long virtual summer program where students can explore how they can transform communities through visual and performing arts.
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ROLLING OUT Eddy’s passing was confirmed by her close confidante and Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer. The Help star penned a poignant tribute to her friend for her 1.5 million Instagram followers, saying “the world has lost another creative angel.”
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