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7 Burnout Lies That Kill Your Happiness: (and what to do instead) Burnout steals more than your energy. It shakes your confidence, harms your well-being and destroys relationships. The most dangerous burnout lies: 1. Just work fewer hours: ↳ Burnout is caused by meaningless work and toxic leadership. ↳ Reflect on what's causing your stress. 2. Take a vacation and you'll feel refreshed: ↳ Vacations offer temporary escape but won't fix systemic issues. ↳ Take regular breaks. Address the root causes of your burnout. 3. If you love your job, you can't burn out: ↳ Even dream jobs can drain you without proper boundaries. ↳ Love your work but protect your well-being. 4. Burnout is your problem to solve on your own: ↳ Burnout reflects workplace culture, not a personal failure. ↳ Speak to a mentor, build alliances and create change together. 5. Just push through it: ↳ Pushing harder only deepens exhaustion and damage. ↳ Honour your limits and prioritize rest. 6. If you're burned out, it means you're not strong enough: ↳ Burnout happens to those who care the most. ↳ Your worth isn't measured by how much you can endure. 7. Burnout shows you're dedicated: ↳ Burnout is not a badge of honour. ↳ No one benefits when you burn out. You deserve to thrive, not just survive. Choose yourself and your well-being. Everything else can wait. Which burnout lie have you believed? Let me know in the comments. ♻️ Repost to help someone. 🔔 Follow Dora Vanourek for more.

You can’t make this stuff up. Just in case you doubt the casual yet blatant bias in tech and society, may I present exhibit 268,359. In the screenshot below are the emoji choices on Slack (owned by small tech player Salesforce) that appear when you search for the word “tired.” Not kidding. But I’m sure there’s no ageism problem in the workplace or the tech industry 🫠 Hat tip to Dana Cruikshank, MPH for surfacing this. No wonder tons of people tell me they dye their hair to get or keep a job… Can someone get me in touch with the fine folks at Slack to suggest they remove “white_haired_man” and the rest from their emoji search results (and also do some anti-bias/anti-ageism training)? — Ps if you care about getting ageism out of our workplaces and society, check out my show and newsletter at itgetslateearly.com. We ride at dawn ❤️ #ageism #agediscrimination #bias #tech

Now serving: One job, packed with 100% of your recommended daily fulfillment: What ingredients really matter when you’re crafting your perfect job? Research shows that an ideal approach to career satisfaction focuses on meaningful work, balance, and growth. These 8 ingredients are crucial for long-term happiness and productivity: 1. Meaningful Work (30%) ╰⪼ If you find your work fulfilling, you are more engaged, productive, and likely to stay put longer. 2. Work-Life Balance (25%) ╰⪼ 63% of us consider work-life balance one of the most important factors in job satisfaction. 3. Growth Opportunities (20%) ╰⪼ 94% of us would stay longer with a company if they offered professional development. 4. Job Security (10%) ╰⪼ Studies show that if we are secure in our roles, we are more committed, loyal, and productive. 5. Compensation and Benefits (5%) ╰⪼ While salary doesn’t guarantee our long-term job satisfaction, fair pay is necessary to avoid dissatisfaction. 6. Recognition and Respect (5%) ╰⪼ Recognition and respect boosts our morale and encourages higher performance. 7. Workplace Relationships (3%) ╰⪼ The positive relationships we build foster collaboration, reduce stress, and enhance our workplace happiness. 8. Autonomy (2%) ╰⪼ We feel more in control and creative in our roles when we have autonomy. 🔎 Look for these 8 ingredients in your next job. A fulfilling career is like a recipe: It’s all about the right mix. How are you getting your recommended daily dose of career satisfaction? Share below ⬇️ __________________ ♻️ Share with your network to spear career health!

𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐯𝐬. 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐤. ♻️ Repost if this resonates. Just a part of the deep chat 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐫 and I had. Adam has been coaching founders for over a decade. He helps you clear your mind of 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 in this clip. 📌 He has priceless advice for entrepreneurs in this episode. Adam founded Arch Pet Food, now revolutionizing the industry. He didn't have a pet. 🤯 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮? __ Follow me (Andrew) for tips on elite performance based on my experience as a Navy SEAL and tech leader at Amazon and a16z startups. (𝘍𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴.)

Welcome to the 13th edition of "Ask the Career Expert." Check out this week's 🔥 Burning Career Question on dealing with end of the year burnout! And if you're ready to work together, I'm here to help you explore a career that matters in 2025! Reach out to schedule a free consultation: https://bit.ly/3z7TLVD!

Everything you believe about career success is a lie. and the truths that will set you free: For decades, we've been sold a narrative about what it takes to achieve career success. Work hard, climb the ladder, and the rewards will come. But what if that story is just an illusion—a convenient framework designed to keep us playing by the same outdated rules? Today, careers aren’t linear, job security is fluid, and success is often about adaptability. Not rigid pathways. Yet many of us still base our career decisions on myths that no longer serve us in the modern workplace. Here are 10 lies that hold us back and the truths that can set us free. Which myth resonates? Share your story below ⤵️ ♻️ Share these career myth busters with your network! _______ 🐾 Follow Dr. Heather Maietta for more career strategies

Frustrated with rejection? It's not you—it's you're resume: Feeling the sting of sending out dozens of applications and getting ghosted. You're not alone. The truth is, your resume is to blame. A generic or poorly structured resume won't capture attention or beat applicant tracking systems (ATS). Use these 3 simple hacks to rewrite your resume to tell a powerful story that gets noticed. It’s time to take control of your narrative and let your resume work as hard as you do. Share your biggest resume blunder in the comments below ⬇️ ♻️ Share with your network to put a stop to bland resumes!