In my years of practice, I’ve encountered numerous clients who were experiencing job burnout. Nevertheless, I was taken back by a recent article in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. The headline is revealing: “Job burnout isn’t just work-related stress – it’s a health issue.” In a 2018 study by Gallup, the analytics and polling outfit, estimated […]
As I’ve mentioned in earlier posts, losing and looking for a job brings with it negative emotional patterns which can impede moving forward. It helps to understand the stages most people go through when faced with this situation. It helps to eat well, get enough sleep, and exercise. If feelings of anxiety and depression seem […]
It’s no secret job loss can have a significant impact on our emotional and physical health. Losing a job is often compared to living with the loss of a loved one: shock, denial, anger, depression, and loss of identify. At times like this, we need to remember to exercise compassion toward ourselves. This is no […]
When leaving a job-whether it’s your choice or your employer’s-it’s important to involve your significant other in your new search. Here are some tips for doing that: Be honest. Share your feeling about this transition, enlist the support of your spouse/partner and children, if they are old enough. Ask your spouse for help in how […]
When you’re being let go from an organization, it’s normal to feel angry, fearful and anxious. However, it’s important to harness your emotions, take a step back and look at the big picture. Here are some tips for leaving: Leave with class (even if you are upset with the organization’s decision). Get specific information on […]
I recently had coffee with a dear friend. She’s bright, creative with proven skills, a quick study. She would make a great addition to any company. She’s had a number of positions but, sooner or later, she has been let go by most employers. The problem? She manages to piss off her direct reports and […]