Tag: Burnout

• S1E3 | The Guilt

  

  The guilt of burnout and realizing it’s not a personal flaw but often happens as a result of work environment pressures. Despite efforts to manage it, feelings of guilt and inadequacy persisted. I realized that I needed to prioritize my well-being and recognize that everyone may need to pause and recharge at some point in…

  Heather MacDonald

  October 14, 2024

  Burnout, Career, Life, Reflection, Uncategorized

  Asian Woman Burnout, Burning Out as a High Performer, Burnout, Burnout Symptoms, Careers, Guilt of Burning Out, High Performing Women Experiencing Burnout, Life, Mental Health, Recover From Burnout, self-care, Women in the Workplace, Women of Color Experiencing Burnout, Workplace Burnout

• S1E2 : Taking Action

  

  When I realized I was burned out I knew I had to take action to address things. I accessed therapy via Talkspace and consulted my doctor to ensure I was taking care of my needs. Ultimately, I decided to take medical leave to focus on recovery from burnout and reassess what my next steps would…

  Heather MacDonald

  October 13, 2024

  Burnout, Career, Life, Reflection

  Burnout, Careers, Family Medical Leave Act, health, High Blood Pressure, How to Recover From Burnout, Learning, Life, Medical Leave, mental-health, Reflection, self-care, stress

• S1E1 | Burned Out

  

  Welcome to S1E1 of my burnout experience. I’m detailing how chronic workplace stress led to one of the worst days at work for me. Despite efforts to maintain resilience and set boundaries, the instability from multiple layoffs and leadership changes contributed to burning out. Future posts will explore my insights on workplace mental health.

  Heather MacDonald

  October 7, 2024

  Burnout, Career

  Burnout, Burnout Symptoms, Culture, How to Recover From Burnout, Mental Health, mental-health, Organizational Culture, Recover From Burnout, self-care, stress, Symptoms of Burnout, Wellness, work-life-balance, Workplace Burnout