Bobby Dutton

Burnout prevention is about one thing: offsetting stress before it piles up.

I remember sitting in a cubicle at a company with 90,000 employees. I felt invisible. 

You wake up, open your laptop, dive into emails, and before you know it, the day’s vanished. You’ve worked, sure. But did you live?

Most people picture “work-life balance” as a constant tug of war. It feels exhausting -- but the problem isn’t you. It’s the model.

Ever worked in a place where everyone looked busy, but no one looked happy? It’s a strange sight. Numbers going up, smiles going down. 

Ever wake up on a Monday and feel like you’re already behind before you’ve even poured your coffee? I’ve been there. 

Have you ever opened your inbox and felt that wave of panic? I know I have.

Many people live spontaneously, but I prefer reminders, whether for lunch or a Zoom meeting.

Ever feel like your energy is running on a meter?

Growth is usually seen as a good thing. More money, more opportunities, more progress. But growth only matters if you know what you’re growing toward.

About 76% of employees say they experience burnout at least sometimes. With numbers that high, the question isn’t whether burnout exists; it’s how to recover.

Some teams just flow well. Deadlines don’t sneak up on them, and updates come right when you need them. Is it just luck? No.

Spend five minutes in any boardroom and you’ll hear the same buzzwords: revenue, growth, margins. But none of that happens if the people behind it are exhausted. 

I’ve noticed an issue with the way most companies talk about productivity. Many treat it like a math problem.

Most people measure performance through numbers like profit and sales. But there’s another side we often overlook: how we’re actually doing as people.

If you’ve ever listened to pilots talk, it’s almost poetic in its precision. Every message follows a formula: Who are you? Where are you? What do you want?

I used to think improving performance meant adding more. But it turns out, productivity isn’t about volume. It’s about direction.

Do you ever feel like your day is swallowed up by meetings, emails, notifications, and constant pings? It’s a lot. 

We’ve all had the thought: “If only weekends were three days instead of two.” It's a nice thought... but is it realistic?

Swimming in information? Emails, texts, pings, videos, and endless scrolls of content...it’s everywhere. The problem is, most of it doesn’t help you.

28% of employees feel burned out "very often or always." If you're not sure what burnout feels like, here's the perfect guide for you.

Burnout recovery takes time. Learn what affects your healing timeline and the small, consistent habits that restore focus, energy, and balance.