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Burnout culture in academia is harmful—let’s find other ways to measure success

Written on November 12, 2021. Posted in Editorials.

Crying, feeling numb, having too much going on, being behind in every class, not spending enough time with your friends, wanting to stay in bed all day—we all know the feeling. It’s burnout, and suddenly it’s the norm. But burnout is dangerous, and it must stop. The Mayo Clinic defines burnout as...

Don't replace health with self-care

Written on January 22, 2019. Posted in Editorials.

While self-care is important, treating it as a cure-all for school-related stress, poor mental health, and general wellness can be dangerous. In its most basic form, self-care is about prioritizing our physical and mental health amidst our hectic schedules. But in recent years companies have capitalized...

Millennial burnout needs to cool down

Written on January 11, 2019. Posted in Editorials.

In 2019, young people are capable of working many jobs and getting straight As. But when it comes to taking out garbage or shovelling driveways, they find themselves incapacitated and swamped with stress. Stereotypes surround millennials and Gen Zs. They’re lazy, disengaged, don’t vote, and stubbornly...

Over-loaded

Written on October 22, 2014. Posted in Editorials.

Burnout. Have you been there? It’s subtle. It creeps up on us slowly, then gets progressively worse as time lags on. It’s a state of emotional, mental and physical exhaustion, caused by excessive and prolonged stress and tension. It’s characterized by a decrease in a person’s motivation and performance. You...

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Burnout culture in academia is harmful—let’s find other ways to measure success

Don't replace health with self-care

Millennial burnout needs to cool down

Over-loaded

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