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Mastering the Stress Cycle
Our body's response to stressful situations is a huge contributor to burnout. But luckily, we have a built-in stress cycle that helps...
Kate Siegel
May 94 min read


What, Exactly, Causes Burnout? (Hint: It's Not Just Workload)
So many people are burnt out. They're exhausted, cynical, and not enjoying their lives. And while the amount of work people have to do...
Kate Siegel
Oct 22, 20246 min read


Creating Work-Life Balance in HR
It's becoming increasingly more apparent that HR teams are facing challenges that other teams just don't face -- challenges that are more...
Kate Siegel
Oct 19, 20234 min read


"I'm walking 100 tightropes all at once."
If you've never worked in HR, you just can't know what it's like to be an organization's therapist, coach, statistician, legal...
Kate Siegel
Sep 22, 20232 min read


Observable Signs of Burnout
How do you know when what you're dealing with is burnout? How is it different from run-of-the-mill exhaustion or depression? And what are the signs to look for in others? Research shows that there are three main categories of burnout symptoms: exhaustion/overwhelm, cynicism, and inefficacy, (in addition to a number of physical symptoms, many of which are tied to mental symptoms). Let's take a look at what some of those symptoms look like and what to keep an eye out for if
Kate Siegel
Dec 14, 20223 min read


The Business of Busyness
So many of my clients are overworked, perpetually busy, and burnt out. They're stuck on a hamster wheel and it's taking its toll. Day after day, the To Do list gets longer and the opportunity to relax gets pushed farther and farther away. "I'll relax when the kitchen is clean," says the mom of two boys. "I'll take a break when the presentation is perfect," says the junior employee. "I'll sleep in when I'm on vacation," says the overworked executive. Robert Holden, a coach,
Kate Siegel
Oct 22, 20213 min read
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