Burnout

Anyone in any job is susceptible to stressing himself to the point of exhaustion. Personality traits and work environment both contribute. But it's entirely possible to prevent or bounce back from burnout. Here are some ways to keep yourself going—sanely.

Why Am I So Burned Out?

It's a real affliction. Sometimes you just have to say No!
by Christine Louise Hohlbaum

Your Brain Needs a Break

The average American doesn't take enough time off to recharge.
by Hara Estroff Marano

The Fast Track to Burnout

You can identify stress hot spots in your company—and avoid them.
by Sherrie Bourg Carter, Psy.D.

Take This Job and Love It!

How to turn your daily grind into the job you crave.
by Christina Maslach, Michael P. Leiter

Meet the Slashers

Is more/than/one/career the solution?
by Carlin Flora

Lily Pad or Jump?

There's much pressure today to jump jobs to be successful. Here's advice on when to stay, when to go—and how to know.
by Judith Sills, Ph.D.

When the Doctors Need Doctoring

Doctoring is becoming too high-risk for a doctor's own—and his patients'—good.
by Suzanne Koven, M.D.

Getting Away From It All

Vacation time? Your most important carry-on item is the mind-set you bring.
by Richard Lovett

Stress

Stress is simply a reaction to a stimulus that disturbs our physical or mental equilibrium. In other words, it's an omnipresent part of life. A stressful event can trigger the "fight-or-flight" response, causing hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol to surge through the body.

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Career

We spend many of our waking hours at work, so we better love what we do. So how can you work more joyfully, not to mention smarter and faster? Finding your creative flow and sparking innovative juices is important, as is pulling together in team spirit. Read on if you want to pursue these dreams and goals.

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