Noisy Deadlines reviewed Burnout by Emily Nagoski
A review from Goodreads
5 stars
This book is filled with good messages. It's curious how we disconnect ourselves from our bodies and ignore signs of stress and burnout. I loved the idea of "ending the stress cycle" and learning the differences between the stressors and the stress itself. Exercise (aka moving our bodies) is one of the best ways to discharge and close the stress cycle. With this book, I realized how and why exercise is essential to my well-being. I always knew but I never linked it directly to the stress cycle.
Also, it was interesting to learn about the "human-giver syndrome": especially common in women where you think you have to sacrifice yourself for the well-being of others. It's the opposite of "putting your mask on first before assisting others". So, rest and sleep are extremely important. It seems obvious but in the middle of our "business", we forget the basics. This was …
This book is filled with good messages. It's curious how we disconnect ourselves from our bodies and ignore signs of stress and burnout. I loved the idea of "ending the stress cycle" and learning the differences between the stressors and the stress itself. Exercise (aka moving our bodies) is one of the best ways to discharge and close the stress cycle. With this book, I realized how and why exercise is essential to my well-being. I always knew but I never linked it directly to the stress cycle.
Also, it was interesting to learn about the "human-giver syndrome": especially common in women where you think you have to sacrifice yourself for the well-being of others. It's the opposite of "putting your mask on first before assisting others". So, rest and sleep are extremely important. It seems obvious but in the middle of our "business", we forget the basics. This was a good reminder to go back to daily soothing routines. We need buffers to recharge.