Burnout

May 5, 2018May 5, 2018 John Worne Behaviours, Optimism, Specialist-Generalist, Stress & Wellbeing

A lot to like, as so often, in HBR's top tips. We've all been there - overtired, overstretched and overwrought. Different people do different things; but when you're tired and low there are only three which really work: changing your perspective, small pleasures and rest. To Fight Your Burnout, Take Control of It When you’re … Continue reading Burnout

February 10, 2017February 10, 2017 John Worne Specialist-Generalist, Stress & Wellbeing

HBR – Three Mindset Shifts to Help Avoid Burnout

An excellent short piece from the Harvard Business Review on managing yourself; Specialist-Generalists can get very stretched - here's how not to: February 10, 2017 Three Mindset Shifts That Will Help You Avoid Burnout Everyone faces stress at work, but some people are able to handle the onslaught of long hours, high pressure, and work … Continue reading HBR – Three Mindset Shifts to Help Avoid Burnout

Here's what Harvard Business Review has to say on 'Imposter Syndrome', every Specialist-Generalist's constant companion:

"We’ve all had that feeling of being unqualified to do something we’ve been tasked to do. But the fact that everyone occasionally suffers from impostor syndrome (even CEOs and Prime Ministers) doesn’t make it any easier to handle.

Try these three things:

1) Recognise there are positives to being new in your field. When you’re not steeped in the conventional wisdom of a given profession or industry, you can ask questions that haven’t been asked before or approach problems in ways others haven’t thought of.

2) Adopt a learning mindset. Focus more on what you’re learning than on how you’re performing.

3) Know that you’re not alone. If you’re feeling like an impostor, chances are that others feel the same way."