Human giver syndrome is the internalized belief that you have to unconditionally serve and please others. Women and moms in particular are often forced into role of people pleasing to the extreme, and it is often one of the root causes of our stress, overwhelm, and burnout.
How to Recover from Burnout
Learn how to recognize, prevent, and recover from work-related stress and burnout. Discover actionable tools from positive psychology and mindfulness-based stress reduction to create a personalized burnout recovery plan, boost your resilience, and manage stress effectively. Take charge of your well-being, reduce overwhelm, and build sustainable habits for long-term balance.
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The Catastrophe Scale for Adults: A Simple Tool for Matching Stress to the Size of the Problem
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Burnout: What it is and Common Burnout Symptoms
If you’re experiencing these three burnout symptoms, it’s time to prioritize your mental health ASAP
Your Measure of Success Might be Why You’re So Stressed
“Are all the people pleased” can’t be your measure of success any longer, my friend
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