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"It'll Be Faster If I Do It Myself" And Other Lies That Lead to Burnout
Ever find yourself thinking, “It’ll be faster if I do it myself”? That one thought, acted on enough times, can become a fast track to burnout. Lately, I’ve heard leaders who are trying to hand off more responsibility say some version of: “I know I need to delegate better, but it’s just so hard.” They know they need to delegate more. The part that often gets overlooked is how much past experiences with delegation shape their willingness to try again. Why delegation feels risky
Carolon Donnally
3 min read


Changing Jobs won’t fix your burnout
Sometimes a new job is exactly what's needed. And sometimes it's a band-aid. Here's the difference — and your part in it.
Carolon Donnally
3 min read


When an open door policy fuels burnout
The door can be wide open. If employees don't feel safe walking through it, burnout still wins.
Carolon Donnally
3 min read


Burnout Resistance Tip
Rest is not a reward. It's a survival tool. And practicing it weekly is one of the most powerful things you can do to prevent burnout.
Carolon Donnally
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Burnout & Binge-watching Netflix with a Pain in my Neck
Quick fixes only go so far. The only way to actually deal with burnout is to stop avoiding what's driving it — and face it.
Carolon Donnally
2 min read


Permission to be tired
Admitting you're tired isn't a sign of weakness or incompetence. It's part of the beautiful, necessary experience of being human — and it's one of the first steps back from burnout.
Carolon Donnally
3 min read


Use your body to help you beat burnout
Burnout isn't just a mental experience. It lives in the body — and the most effective interventions start there.
Carolon Donnally
3 min read


What’s your plan for the winter?
Surviving a hard season takes more than endurance. Here's how to build a flexible, intentional plan for making it through — and maybe even finding some joy along the way.
Carolon Donnally
3 min read
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