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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'? You're not alone. And that one thought — acted on enough times — is a fast track to burnout. Lately, I've heard from leaders trying to hand off more responsibility say something like: 'I know I need to let go, but it's just so hard.' Deep down, they know delegation matters. The part that doesn't get talked about enough: our past experiences with delegation make it genuinely hard to try again. Lately, I've heard
Carolon Donnally
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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
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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
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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
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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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