The difference between burnout and stress

I had promised to do this post at the end of my very first burnout blog.  Then I forgot about it.  Burnout can be like that…  
You say, "I'm burnt out".  The other person says, "Me too. I'm really stressed and tired".  You think you've found a friend, but wait for the next round…  

You say, [...]

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This post was written by Megan on December 31, 2009 Comments (2)

A burnout message from my Christmas hammock…

"I'm too tired for Christmas," I've heard people say.  Actually, they tend to whisper it.  It's their little dirty secret.  And I've seen others thinking it…they're not quite ready to confess.
But they will all follow through anyway.  Guaranteed.  Let everyone down because you're too knackered?  Not a chance.
So why is Christmas so tiring?  Here's a [...]

Posted Under: burnout and stress management
This post was written by Megan on December 22, 2009 Comments (0)

Twitter burnout: Why I haven’t Tweeted enough

When I’m working (in between naps) it's usually something to do with marketing. Being 'in marketing' means I’m not just supposed to know about Twitter, I’m supposed to be obsessed with it. 
And yes, my Burnout Thing does have its very own Twitter profile: @myburnoutthing (feel feel to follow me…or sit with me…or draw up [...]

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This post was written by Megan on December 20, 2009 Comments (0)