“Try clenching your jaw to see the muscles in your neck contract,” says Gopal. Most of us work on computers in this position. Add to that the constant staring at screens and you have a recipe for eye strain and headaches. “I see a lot more people under 40 with back problems these days than … Read more
Steps towards recovery from burnout So how do we recover from burnout? Maslach says: “I use an analogy with a canary in a coal mine. The canary has difficulty surviving due to the toxic fumes. It is not about fixing the canary to make it more resilient. “There are coping strategies that will help you … Read more
Hitting the sidewalks, despite what we’ve been led to believe, could In fact, it is not the best way to escape from a bad mood.. Academics at Ohio State University compared “arousal-increasing” activities like hitting a bag, jogging, bicycling, and swimming with “arousal-decreasing” activities; deep breathing, mindfulness, meditation and yoga. The latter were most effective … Read more