Reclaiming the Fire: How Successful People Overcome Burnout
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (737 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0679463216 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He analyzes "performance-inhibiting" behaviors ranging from substance abuse to abrupt career changes that he says developed from societal attitudes of the last half century, and suggests a few individual and organizational responses (including his 60 Minutes cure, which relies upon passion and intrinsic motivation to battle career malaise). Terming the phenomena Supernova Burnout, Berglas defines this workplace ennui as "the constrictive effects of being branded a 'success'" and offers some advice for the psychological distress that is an increasing consequence. Why do so many seemingly successful professionals hit the wall in middle age, and decide to either radically scale back their careers or set off in an entirely new direction? Clinical psychologist Steven Berglas, a specialist in success-induced
Feel both burned out and successful? Read this! A. Mehta “Burnout” and “successful people” are not two words I had previously thought belonged in reference to the same people at the same point in time. When I first read the title of the book it really resonated with me and I was further convinced to read the book as I had heard great things about Dr. Berglas from the management tea. Schneider said GRIPPING. I'm leaving Harvard with my second masters degree and I'm still searching for a purpose in life. A friend suggested I read Berglas' book, and while it it did not give me a formula for finding my "true calling," it was probably the only psychological tome I would call "gripping." I'm certain that I'll mull it over a while and be materially benefited . Great for identifying causes of the problem and a description papaZ Great for identifying causes of the problem and a description as to what the ultimate solution looks like. However, the book does very little in helping the reader identify those elements that would allow him or her to participate in the solution. A follow-up book would be great.
Berglas debunks the persistent myth that women suffer more stress and burnout than men. The definitive work on avoiding burnout, written by the psychologist who is the leading specialist on the issue. He proves that the process not only benefits the student but provides the mentor with psychological satisfaction and even improved physical health.Reclaiming the Fire uses the working world not the psychiatric couch as a venue for understanding the psychological and emotional burdens of success. Steven Berglas analyzes the rises and falls of corporate executives, middle managers, lawyers, entrepreneurs, and others as they struggle to handle the trappings of successful careers. It is the first comprehensive account of how to balance self-esteem and ambition while maintaining challenge and stimulation throughout your career.Reclaiming the Fire provides insight into:*Why baby boomers are currently suffering an epidemic of career dissatisfaction*Why women are uniquely suited to cope with the pressures that cause men to suffer burnout, and what men can learn from them*How to escape golden handcuffs: the workaholic devotion to a job that is no longer emot