Product Description

"An uplifting ready for anyone with a hectic and stressful life, which is, let's face it, all of us." — Neil Bradford, Managing Director, Forrester North America

There has been a great deal of talk during the past two decades about the serious problem of stress and burnout. Most of the discussion focuses on the pessimistic side of the story. The underlying assumption is that we are in a fierce struggle, one that we frequently lose. Burnout is presented as almost inevitable, and solutions focusing on recovery are offered.

But there is another, more optimistic side to the story. What about the people who endure tough times with courage and grace, or bounce back from crises with renewed energy when logic tells you the situation should have left them depleted and discouraged? For all the talk about burnout, the fact is that the majority of people spend most of their lives coping amazingly well.

Being good at not burning out is a skill more than a genetic personality trait. Just like any skill, you have to work at it. You can learn to manage your behaviour and your thinking, but it takes discipline and practice to do it.

There are thousands of success stories every day about people who continue to survive and make the best of tough times. So how do they do it? What are the real stories of how individuals survive and thrive during uncertain and difficult times? And what is their advice on preventing burnout? This book answers these questions.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #486148 in Books
• Published on: 2004-02-05
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 8.88" h x .75" w x 5.73" l, .86 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 224 pages

Review
"This book is a timely reminder of just how much we can do to control our own lives and ensure our own mental well-being. It’s a practical guide filled with wide-ranging examples of how people have taken charge of their own lives in trying circumstances to not only avoid burning out, but to thrive. An uplifting read for anyone with a hectic and stressful life, which is, let’s face it, all of us."
—Neil Bradford, Managing Director, Forrester North America

"Understanding burnout and how it happens is imperative in this day and age. The bottom line is, burnout is a choice. You can keep it from consuming you, and this book shows you how."
—Jeffrey J. Jernigan, President & CEO, Union Bank

"Here is the how-to guide on thriving in today’s highly competitive world. The authors take their own advice and ‘lean into’ the lives of many people, drawing conclusions and checklists that inspire reflection and action in order to live a happy, fulfilling life. This is a book you’ll want to keep going back to."
—Janice Wismer, Vice President, Human Resources, Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd.

From the Inside Flap
This is a timely, positive book for the uneasy times we are living in. Millions of people are living in a general state of anxiety and stress, constantly on the edge of burnout. Overwhelmed by the pressures of work, family and personal demands, and an uncertain economic environment, many are struggling just to keep their heads above water.

And yet, in spite of all this, there are thousands of success stories every day about how people are surviving through the hard times, sustaining themselves and others, and accomplishing amazing feats in tough circumstances. Many of us are actually much more successful at not burning out than we give ourselves credit for.

This book taps into the real world of work, finding the good news among all the bad about how people are working successfully. And it provides tips, advice, and motivation for everyone who is struggling to keep their head above water. It helps you to identify your own strengths and successes, to learn from others’ experiences, and provides inspiration along the way.

I Should Be Burnt Out By Now…So How Come I’m Not?

• Offers positive coping strategies on how to avoid burnout
• Shows you how to survive, and even thrive, despite the surrounding chaos and uncertainty
• Provides practical tips, advice and motivation
• Features interviews, surveys, and personal stories from the real world of work
• Helps you rejuvenate your spirit and recover your energy.

From the Back Cover
"An uplifting ready for anyone with a hectic and stressful life, which is, let's face it, all of us."
—Neil Bradford, Managing Director, Forrester North America

There has been a great deal of talk during the past two decades about the serious problem of stress and burnout. Most of the discussion focuses on the pessimistic side of the story. The underlying assumption is that we are in a fierce struggle, one that we frequently lose. Burnout is presented as almost inevitable, and solutions focusing on recovery are offered.

But there is another, more optimistic side to the story. What about the people who endure tough times with courage and grace, or bounce back from crises with renewed energy when logic tells you the situation should have left them depleted and discouraged? For all the talk about burnout, the fact is that the majority of people spend most of their lives coping amazingly well.

Being good at not burning out is a skill more than a genetic personality trait. Just like any skill, you have to work at it. You can learn to manage your behavior and your thinking, but it takes discipline and practice to do it.

There are thousands of success stories every day about people who continue to survive and make the best of tough times. So how do they do it? What are the real stories of how individuals survive and thrive during uncertain and difficult times? And what is their advice on preventing burnout? This book answers these questions.
—From the Introduction