Experiencing burnout even when you're not busy can be frustrating.
Experiencing burnout even when you're not busy can be frustrating, but don't beat yourself up too much; there's an actual psychological reason why you're feeling tired and burnt out right now, according to the
Your employer needs to help out, too.
It's not too much of a conjecture to say that everyone has been under pressure in one form or another in 2020. Many events have turned the world upside down, with COVID-19 being at the forefront of it all.
Here's how to tell if you have it.
It's safe to say there are plenty of aspects of the coronavirus pandemic we've struggled with. Levels of anxiety have risen across the nation and many of us have grieved-be it a loved one, or the loss
Try to be a little kinder to yourself.
2020 was supposed to be our year-"New decade, new me," amirite? Yet who could have predicted a global pandemic, and how it would impact today's society. With all the anxiety piling up from work, managing or contributing to a
The time you spend scrolling through Twitter? Not as relaxing as you think.
In my line of work, I am online longer than most people. Seeing what people are talking about, trying to understand what they're interested in-a lot of it revolves around scrolling through different social media platforms. As a result, when
'Feel ko na need ko umalis bago pa ako maubos.'
The global crisis that hit 2020 didn't spare anybody. Non-essential businesses had to either transition to a work-from-home setup or even completely shut down. This also means that to stay afloat, companies had to make the difficult
10 Pinays share how they deal with the stress.
Since March, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to live within new measures meant to keep everyone safe. And for many, this involves a work-from-home setup. It didn't seem like the worst thing in the world because
Channel good vibes with these stones.
Aside from looking pretty, crystals can be wonderful for your well-being. They might just seem to be a ~new age~ trend, but crystals "act as conduits for healing-allowing positive, healing energy to flow into the body as negative energy flows
Know the difference between just being stressed at work and experiencing burnout.
When you get tired of working, there's obviously a major difference between "I can't wait for the weekend" and "I can't wait to hand in my resignation because this job is sucking the life out of me." The former
As a young, burnt out marketing professional, it was exactly what I needed.
In September 2018, I jumped on a plane to Madrid, Spain to become an auxiliar de conversacion or a language assistant. It's part of a program led by the Spanish Ministry of Education that enables Filipinos to assist in English
Is your job giving you anxiety? Are you already having panic attacks?
In 2017, the World Health Organization (WHO) released global health estimates on depression and other mental health disorders. They reported that in the Philippines, 3.3 million people suffer from depression; and 3.1 million suffer from anxiety disorders. So why aren&#
I did this for me, and I have no regrets.
Before I filed for vacation leave, I had been feeling down for weeks. In my gut, I knew something was wrong...but I couldn't figure out what it was. Coupled with being overwhelmed with my work, though, I just felt
It's often related to extreme work stress.
Being burned out felt like paddling against the current," says Tasmin, 26. "No matter how hard I tried, I wasn't getting anywhere and utlimately, it left me feeling exhausted. I was drained physically, emotionally and mentally and lost motivation for
Nadine is planning to take a well-deserved break.
Early in July 2019, Viva Artists Agency revealed that Nadine Lustre and Aga Muhlach are starring in the Philippine remake of the Korean comedy-drama film Miracle in Cell No. 7, which is an official entry to this year's Metro Manila
Ask yourself: Is it even worth it?
The regular eight- to nine-hour shift always seems too short with the amount of work that you need, which is why you always find yourself clocking in an additional two to three hours in the office just to finish your tasks
It was her body's cry for help.
Stress is a term that's commonly overused, but for anyone in doubt of the impact stress in high doses can have on a person, all you need to do is read Paula's story.In 2016, Paula, who was
Seriously, I was 28 going on 82.
By the beginning of January 2018, there was no "new year, new me" feeling. My voice had gone a good octave lower and I was permanently snoozing my alarm clock. I wish I could say I was just burnt-out after the
You fantasize about giving it all up and going away.
We're sure you're familiar with the concept of burnout, which Psychology Today defines as "a state of chronic stress that leads to physical and emotional exhaustion, cynicism and detachment, and feelings of ineffectiveness and lack of accomplishment." We've tackled
So stop sending them!
Switching off from work is easier said than done, particularly when the temptation to check emails outside of the office (and office hours) makes it difficult to truly disconnect. However, if you're prone to scrolling through your inbox even after
'I hid work documents in the back of a drawer, because if I couldn't see them they didn't exist.'
The classic movie stereotype goes something like this: a high-powered female exec burns the candle at both ends. She works hard to smash the glass ceiling on her way to the top, and is the first to get a round in