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الاحتراق النفسي في العمل
لقد أصبح الأمر رسميًّا. لأول مرة، تصنف منظمة الصحة العالمية الاحتراق النفسي كمشكلة صحية.
تقترح المتحدثة التحفيزية الشهيرة إيلين ماكدار أنه لمعالجة هذا الاحتراق النفسي، يجب أن نتعلم كيف نتخلص من الأفكار والسلوكيات التي تستنزف الطاقة. من خلال إدارة طاقتك بشكل أفضل، يمكنك بناء المرونة والتغلب على الاحتراق النفسي.
تنطلق روحنا عندما تُوزَّع طاقتنا بوعي على ما هو أكثر أهمية في حياتنا. لذا، بعد إجراء استطلاع قصير يطلعك على مستوى الاحتراق النفسي والمرونة لديك، تساعدك الكاتبة في تحديد أسباب الاحتراق النفسي وفحصها. وتقدم أيضًا تحليلًا متعمقًا وتمنحك المفاتيح لإتقان الأبعاد الأربعة التي يمكن أن تمنحك الانطلاق نحو المرونة: الرأس والقلب واليدين والفكاهة.
ترشد إيلين القارئ خلال عملية تحديد أسباب استنزاف الطاقة وتنفيذ استراتيجيات التعامل معها، أيًّا كانت المرحلة التي تمر بها في حياتك. ولا تهدف إلى مساعدتك على إدارة متطلبات العمل والحياة بنجاح فحسب، بل وأيضًا على تحقيق خطوات أكبر في فهم كيفية بناء حياة متزنة ونشيطة.
تقترح المتحدثة التحفيزية الشهيرة إيلين ماكدار أنه لمعالجة هذا الاحتراق النفسي، يجب أن نتعلم كيف نتخلص من الأفكار والسلوكيات التي تستنزف الطاقة. من خلال إدارة طاقتك بشكل أفضل، يمكنك بناء المرونة والتغلب على الاحتراق النفسي.
تنطلق روحنا عندما تُوزَّع طاقتنا بوعي على ما هو أكثر أهمية في حياتنا. لذا، بعد إجراء استطلاع قصير يطلعك على مستوى الاحتراق النفسي والمرونة لديك، تساعدك الكاتبة في تحديد أسباب الاحتراق النفسي وفحصها. وتقدم أيضًا تحليلًا متعمقًا وتمنحك المفاتيح لإتقان الأبعاد الأربعة التي يمكن أن تمنحك الانطلاق نحو المرونة: الرأس والقلب واليدين والفكاهة.
ترشد إيلين القارئ خلال عملية تحديد أسباب استنزاف الطاقة وتنفيذ استراتيجيات التعامل معها، أيًّا كانت المرحلة التي تمر بها في حياتك. ولا تهدف إلى مساعدتك على إدارة متطلبات العمل والحياة بنجاح فحسب، بل وأيضًا على تحقيق خطوات أكبر في فهم كيفية بناء حياة متزنة ونشيطة.
176 pages, Paperback
First published August 4, 2020
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About the author
Eileen McDargh
26books8followersSince founding McDargh Communications in 1980, Eileen McDargh has helped organizations and individuals transform the life of their business and the business of their life through conversations that matter and connections that count.
Her programs are content rich, interactive, provocative and playful - even downright hilarious.
She draws upon practical business know-how, life's experiences and years of consulting to major national and international organizations that have ranged from global pharmaceuticals to the US Armed Forces, from health care associations to religious institutions. Executive Excellence magazine continually ranks her as one of the top 50 thought leaders in self-leadership development. Global Gurus International, a British-based provider of resources for leadership, communication and sales training, also named her as one of the World’s Top 30 Communication Professionals following a global survey of 22,000 business professionals.
Eileen authored Work for a Living & Still Be Free to Live, the first book on work/life balance - a topic that placed her as a futurist in this issue and is now in a Kindle edition. Her second book, The Resilient Spirit, is found from South Africa to California. Talk Ain't Cheap... It's Priceless - Connecting in a Disconnected World serves as a leadership guide for numerous organizations. Gifts from the Mountain: Simple Truths for Life's Complexities, won the Benjamin Franklin Gold Award in 2008. A training film based on this book is the winner of the Silver Telly, the highest award for commercial productions. My Get Up & Go Got Up & Went was written to help everyone who is stretched too thin by competing demands and her newest book Your Resiliency GPS was created to help people revive and renew the spark of hope and optimism as they cultivate resiliency skills.
As a business author and commentator, she’s appeared on network news, on radio programs and in business journals and in major metropolitan newspapers.
Her programs are content rich, interactive, provocative and playful - even downright hilarious.
She draws upon practical business know-how, life's experiences and years of consulting to major national and international organizations that have ranged from global pharmaceuticals to the US Armed Forces, from health care associations to religious institutions. Executive Excellence magazine continually ranks her as one of the top 50 thought leaders in self-leadership development. Global Gurus International, a British-based provider of resources for leadership, communication and sales training, also named her as one of the World’s Top 30 Communication Professionals following a global survey of 22,000 business professionals.
Eileen authored Work for a Living & Still Be Free to Live, the first book on work/life balance - a topic that placed her as a futurist in this issue and is now in a Kindle edition. Her second book, The Resilient Spirit, is found from South Africa to California. Talk Ain't Cheap... It's Priceless - Connecting in a Disconnected World serves as a leadership guide for numerous organizations. Gifts from the Mountain: Simple Truths for Life's Complexities, won the Benjamin Franklin Gold Award in 2008. A training film based on this book is the winner of the Silver Telly, the highest award for commercial productions. My Get Up & Go Got Up & Went was written to help everyone who is stretched too thin by competing demands and her newest book Your Resiliency GPS was created to help people revive and renew the spark of hope and optimism as they cultivate resiliency skills.
As a business author and commentator, she’s appeared on network news, on radio programs and in business journals and in major metropolitan newspapers.
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August 28, 2020
Unless you’ve been living in a vacuum for the past six months, you understand the purpose and value of this book! I was pulled in by the title, and sucked into the depths by the end of the first chapter, where Eileen talks about her own story in 1984. Burnout is real.
McDargh focuses her discussion on what the reader needs by adding assessments into the book, so readers can make decisions and choices about what steps they should be taking. Each analysis offers up some valuable options to take as readers follow the steps.
Her compelling discussions reveal how individuals respond to various situations, helping to alleviate the burnout that comes from overwhelming life events and happenings, often even simple stressors of their own choosing. Questions tagged on many of the pages assist with working your way through the processes of finding balance and control over your own issues. She talks about the overstimulation of social media, cell phones, and everyday life.
I found myself soaking in the revelation that it isn’t necessarily a crisis in our lives that sets us on this path to burnout. Sometimes, it’s just life. But we can stop it.
By using the key concepts McDargh lays out in her book, recognizing the triggers, and identifying problems, we make the choice to continue or stop the damage. How many of us keep reeling in our own chaos when the day is done? Instead of getting the night’s rest you really need, your mind is in turmoil?
McDargh touches on the concepts of competition. “My life is busier than your life.� And the conflict we all have about staying busy� Why? Why do we need this busy-ness in our lives?
Resilience is a word that comes up frequently as I read the book. I don’t know if she actually used it as often as I thought the word� It is a favorite of mine. I often say, “But I’m resilient, I’ll get through this.� But McDargh points out that resilience is an indication that we might be TOO flexible. Instead of setting boundaries for what we will get involved with, we allow ourselves to become overwhelmed with too much stuff to do.
By the time I got to her BREAKOUT � I was due for a walk anyway. With the sun coming up, I took a stroll through the courtyard into the neighborhood to think about the overwhelming lives we lead.
How can we expect to live with integrity if we’re doing too much to really think about what we do?
I returned to finish reading. The realization that we can’t ever go back� And who would want to go back anyway? McDargh offered steps I could apply immediately to move out of the overwhelming feeling of burnout into a place of rest, peace, and calm. Again with the questions� Last night, I got less than three hours of solid sleep. That was my first goal. So I started following her steps. I recommend this book. I already feel calmer, less stressed, just by reading through the solutions and starting the process of putting them to work.
McDargh focuses her discussion on what the reader needs by adding assessments into the book, so readers can make decisions and choices about what steps they should be taking. Each analysis offers up some valuable options to take as readers follow the steps.
Her compelling discussions reveal how individuals respond to various situations, helping to alleviate the burnout that comes from overwhelming life events and happenings, often even simple stressors of their own choosing. Questions tagged on many of the pages assist with working your way through the processes of finding balance and control over your own issues. She talks about the overstimulation of social media, cell phones, and everyday life.
I found myself soaking in the revelation that it isn’t necessarily a crisis in our lives that sets us on this path to burnout. Sometimes, it’s just life. But we can stop it.
By using the key concepts McDargh lays out in her book, recognizing the triggers, and identifying problems, we make the choice to continue or stop the damage. How many of us keep reeling in our own chaos when the day is done? Instead of getting the night’s rest you really need, your mind is in turmoil?
McDargh touches on the concepts of competition. “My life is busier than your life.� And the conflict we all have about staying busy� Why? Why do we need this busy-ness in our lives?
Resilience is a word that comes up frequently as I read the book. I don’t know if she actually used it as often as I thought the word� It is a favorite of mine. I often say, “But I’m resilient, I’ll get through this.� But McDargh points out that resilience is an indication that we might be TOO flexible. Instead of setting boundaries for what we will get involved with, we allow ourselves to become overwhelmed with too much stuff to do.
By the time I got to her BREAKOUT � I was due for a walk anyway. With the sun coming up, I took a stroll through the courtyard into the neighborhood to think about the overwhelming lives we lead.
How can we expect to live with integrity if we’re doing too much to really think about what we do?
I returned to finish reading. The realization that we can’t ever go back� And who would want to go back anyway? McDargh offered steps I could apply immediately to move out of the overwhelming feeling of burnout into a place of rest, peace, and calm. Again with the questions� Last night, I got less than three hours of solid sleep. That was my first goal. So I started following her steps. I recommend this book. I already feel calmer, less stressed, just by reading through the solutions and starting the process of putting them to work.
August 7, 2020
Anyone who has ever read a book review from me, or spent much time with me knows that I'm not real big on a bunch of words that mean nothing without any actions. I knew this book was going to give actionable advice that was going to be immediately applicable and usable when she used the subtitle "Throw Out The Dictionary" in chapter four. Eileen McDargh reminded us in this book that we are human beings. Everything we experience (good/bad, stress, events, et cetera) changes us forever. Recognizing this fact of being forever changed is key to letting events either knock us down or us being able to grow through them.
One of the great models (...and I love models) that McDargh gave us in the book was the "CAT scan." It is her acronym for CHECK what claims your time, ASSESS why and how; Is it of value?; and, TAKE action (what can you amend, avoid, alter, or accept). This is so insightful and gives us strategies and tools to take control of how we live a life filled with purpose and meaning. McDargh taught us that your legacy is more important that our eulogy. She asked the questions of us in the book, "What will people say when they hear your name?" and "Why are you on this planet?" Those are pretty powerful things for us to think about. If our "why" is crystal clear and we are steadfast to that "why" we will have the energy to work tirelessly, without burnout, toward completing our role in society.
This is one of those books that everyone should read no matter role you are playing in society. Today, as I write this review, we are in Day 149 of the Global COVID-19 Pandemic and I believe this book is an incredible guide as we are "building resilience to refuel, recharge, and reclaim what matters.
One of the great models (...and I love models) that McDargh gave us in the book was the "CAT scan." It is her acronym for CHECK what claims your time, ASSESS why and how; Is it of value?; and, TAKE action (what can you amend, avoid, alter, or accept). This is so insightful and gives us strategies and tools to take control of how we live a life filled with purpose and meaning. McDargh taught us that your legacy is more important that our eulogy. She asked the questions of us in the book, "What will people say when they hear your name?" and "Why are you on this planet?" Those are pretty powerful things for us to think about. If our "why" is crystal clear and we are steadfast to that "why" we will have the energy to work tirelessly, without burnout, toward completing our role in society.
This is one of those books that everyone should read no matter role you are playing in society. Today, as I write this review, we are in Day 149 of the Global COVID-19 Pandemic and I believe this book is an incredible guide as we are "building resilience to refuel, recharge, and reclaim what matters.
August 13, 2021
A bit too light and too generic. Might be ok if you have never read anything on burnout and life management.
May 13, 2022
This was an alright book. It focuses mainly on workplace burnout and definitely caters to people entering their 50s and 60s, but I got the gist and it wasn’t bad.
Writing: 6
Intrigue: 7
Logic: 6
Enjoyment: 5
Writing: 6
Intrigue: 7
Logic: 6
Enjoyment: 5
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April 28, 2024Didn't finish the book. Stopped after a third of the book. Felt like I'm at a different part of my life's journey and this book felt a bit hollow
December 22, 2023
Wow, I listened to this book and promptly forgot about it until ŷ reminded me I was "reading" it ;D
It wasn't bad by any means, and it is nice and short for anyone who needs burnout advice rather quickly, but there was nothing super memorable in it for me aside from the "ahhh" concept and "do you NEED to do this or do you FEEL LIKE you have to?".
My biggest issue with all the burnout literature I've read so far is that it seems to spend most of the time telling you burnout is bad and why (like... yeah, I know) and the benefits of not burning out rather than actual, practical tips to truly get a handle on your life and beat back burnout (Couldn't resist the aliteration :D). One thing I now recall from this book that had me almost literally pumping my fist in agreement was the acknowledgement that so much anti-burnout advice and tips given out by employers puts the burden on the employees ("do some yoga at your desk!" "Take a nice bath when you get home!") rather than admits "hey, maybe we're running an unnecessarily stressful and inefficient operation here? Maybe we should listen to our employees when they tell us about problems?"
It wasn't bad by any means, and it is nice and short for anyone who needs burnout advice rather quickly, but there was nothing super memorable in it for me aside from the "ahhh" concept and "do you NEED to do this or do you FEEL LIKE you have to?".
My biggest issue with all the burnout literature I've read so far is that it seems to spend most of the time telling you burnout is bad and why (like... yeah, I know) and the benefits of not burning out rather than actual, practical tips to truly get a handle on your life and beat back burnout (Couldn't resist the aliteration :D). One thing I now recall from this book that had me almost literally pumping my fist in agreement was the acknowledgement that so much anti-burnout advice and tips given out by employers puts the burden on the employees ("do some yoga at your desk!" "Take a nice bath when you get home!") rather than admits "hey, maybe we're running an unnecessarily stressful and inefficient operation here? Maybe we should listen to our employees when they tell us about problems?"
August 5, 2020
I struggled with whether I should rate this three stars or four. It is well written, and if you are experiencing burnout, there are exercises that could help you clarify what you really want out of life. Fortunately, I’m not in a burnout situation, so I had a hard time relating to the point of the book. I did like the last two chapters, because burned out or not, making the workplace a place where people can play is very important. There’s not enough fun in work, which is unfortunate. Most studies show people are more productive when they get to be more creative and have fun. The final chapter reiterates the importance of knowing what really matters to you in order to have a meaningful life of work.
March 25, 2021
The main thing of this book is attaining work and life balance. Burnout is very individualistic. The author focuses the entirety of the book on burnout at work in a North American context. Even though the author emphasizes that burnout is individualistic, according to this book I'm not in burnout even though I feel like I'm burnt out. The author does not take into account cultural, societal and familial pressures that can lead to burnout.
October 30, 2020
Finished reading: 3/5�
Another book I pick up because I need yet another pick-me-up read.
These past few weeks have been awful for me. I feel very sick, both mentally and physically. And as usual, whenever I feel like my energy depleted into a rock bottom I will turn to a good, nice, positive book to read. To give me the push I need and a little bit of inspiration.
And I'm glad that I choose Burnout to Breakthrough this time around. It's somewhat perplexing that the author talks about her experience back from the 1980s and it still feels extremely relatable even 40 years later into today.
Also, love that the author encouraging us to start every chapter by writing. The journal prompt given is somehow unthinkable but after reading the book and work with the question it's clear that those are indeed the right push we need if the main concern of our problem is mental burnout.
Another book I pick up because I need yet another pick-me-up read.
These past few weeks have been awful for me. I feel very sick, both mentally and physically. And as usual, whenever I feel like my energy depleted into a rock bottom I will turn to a good, nice, positive book to read. To give me the push I need and a little bit of inspiration.
And I'm glad that I choose Burnout to Breakthrough this time around. It's somewhat perplexing that the author talks about her experience back from the 1980s and it still feels extremely relatable even 40 years later into today.
Also, love that the author encouraging us to start every chapter by writing. The journal prompt given is somehow unthinkable but after reading the book and work with the question it's clear that those are indeed the right push we need if the main concern of our problem is mental burnout.
October 29, 2021
So...do not start this if you are beyond burnt out! Probably why it took me a year to finish this tiny book! While, McDargh does a wonderful job at making this a efficient and helpful read that is totally manageable-I couldn't do it until I had more focus and energy.
This is so well researched and bite-sized. I will be recommending it to clients (I'm in the mental health field). There's so much good and practical stuff in here. Some parts made be cry because it forced me to look in the mirror and examine what is no longer serving me and sometimes the answers were tough. Favorite chapters were focusing on the the body, heart and mind.
This is so well researched and bite-sized. I will be recommending it to clients (I'm in the mental health field). There's so much good and practical stuff in here. Some parts made be cry because it forced me to look in the mirror and examine what is no longer serving me and sometimes the answers were tough. Favorite chapters were focusing on the the body, heart and mind.
September 7, 2020
Burnout in individuals is becoming more and more common in today's always-on world. In this text the author guides the reader through the process of what are our energy sinks and identifying and applying strategies on how to handle or remove them. Her goal is to help us all not only to successfully manage our work and life demands but also to take even larger steps in understanding how to put together a life by design and not by default and avoiding burning out in the process. A short, yet action-packed read worth the time investment.
January 8, 2024
I didn't hate it and I think I'd even listen again.
I almost wish this book, and "you are a badass," had a second version without the personal stories. It's helpful the first time, but not the second - also I realize this is a bigger issue in audiobooks than in print.
What I liked most is the idea that just because something isn't working now doesn't mean it's bad. The goal is to take whatever bits of control you can over what you can, and make it better. And also maybe get a therapist until you work it out!
I almost wish this book, and "you are a badass," had a second version without the personal stories. It's helpful the first time, but not the second - also I realize this is a bigger issue in audiobooks than in print.
What I liked most is the idea that just because something isn't working now doesn't mean it's bad. The goal is to take whatever bits of control you can over what you can, and make it better. And also maybe get a therapist until you work it out!
January 10, 2022
This book is not good.
I give it 3 stars as the content is more or less correct in my experience and the tips are interesting however, the book is not scientific: there is no proof of any of the statements made by the author besides some quotes by famous people or the author herself, the content is treated superficially. Moreover, the style of writing is of the worst American type: over-simplifying and paternalistic.
There are better books on resilience, read those.
I give it 3 stars as the content is more or less correct in my experience and the tips are interesting however, the book is not scientific: there is no proof of any of the statements made by the author besides some quotes by famous people or the author herself, the content is treated superficially. Moreover, the style of writing is of the worst American type: over-simplifying and paternalistic.
There are better books on resilience, read those.
October 23, 2020
Solidarity with little action
I felt heard by this author but I suppose I was interested in finding out tangible ways to manage toxic work environments that send people to burnout. The suggestions were helpful especially the play chapter but I think the content could be so much more.
I felt heard by this author but I suppose I was interested in finding out tangible ways to manage toxic work environments that send people to burnout. The suggestions were helpful especially the play chapter but I think the content could be so much more.
January 4, 2021
Thought I'd give this a try to see if there was anything insightful, but I just can't get into this style. I guess I'm not burnt out (which is great), and I'm just like the rest of the world... growing restless in this pandemic.
But at least this was a very quick read, so I didn't feel like I wasted any time, even if it was just reinforcing things I already know.
But at least this was a very quick read, so I didn't feel like I wasted any time, even if it was just reinforcing things I already know.
August 16, 2020
This is more of a 3.5 star book. It has good intentions and offers a good start, but it could have been better if it was longer and provided greater detail. Overall it was a good read and inspirational!
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August 1, 2020The digital review copy that I received was almost impossible to read. DNF.
October 13, 2020
This is good if you don't have self-reflection or time to look at your schedule. Some good tips here and there but mostly if you are reading it, you will be in a path to fix some yourself soon.
October 28, 2020
A decent book for those new to the self-help space: its got the basics to get you started.
January 20, 2021
First half was good, but the last half kinda lost me.
August 25, 2022
A lot of repetitive, common-sense information.
October 6, 2022
An easy read.
March 6, 2023
Confirmed my burnout, did not solve my burnout, did not give me information I did not already have so now I assume I will always be burned out.
August 8, 2023
It might be very simple ideas that we all have heard since childhood but I really needed the reminder of doing things with purpose
July 15, 2024
Very simple and short. Many things I’ve heard / known before. Good reminder but nothing too new.
September 12, 2024
This was a disappointment
January 26, 2022
Really good book discussing the culture of burnout in the work place (and even personal life). Discusses various studies and situations of burnout and discusses how to build resilience. Also, provides tips on how to reclaim energy and focus on what matters to the reader. Overall a good read during a time where I needed a little validation during the “Great Resignation of 2021.�
November 6, 2023
- reach out to network for other options (req. humility & vulnerability)
- CAT scan: Check what claims your time | Assess why and how. Is it of value? | Take action (what can you amend, avoid, alter, or accept)
- develop horse sense: when to say neigh!
- CAT scan: Check what claims your time | Assess why and how. Is it of value? | Take action (what can you amend, avoid, alter, or accept)
- develop horse sense: when to say neigh!
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