I Should Be Burnt Out By Now... So How Come I'm Not?: How You Can Survive and Thrive in Today's Uncertain World

by Peg Neuhauser; Ray Bender; Kirk Stromberg

• ISBN13: 9780470737996
• ISBN10: 0470737999
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-02-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

"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 AmericaThere 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

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Mindset and Attitudes

Watch Your Thoughts

Find the Meaning

Get a Grip on What Really Matters

Keep Your Options Open

Be Careful How You Tell Your Own Story

Habits and Actions

Laugh More Than You Whine

If You're a Control Freak, Get Over It

Develop Healthy Rituals

Get Organized

Connections and Relationships

Build a Network of Strong Relationships

Defending Yourself from Toxic People

Be a Good Team Member

Organizational Setting-Is It Helping or Hurting You?

Is Your Work Culture Burning You Out?

Are You Being "Held Captive" by Your Organization?

Are You Working for a Toxic Boss or an Inspiring Leader?

Conclusion

Bibliography

Index

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