Burnout and Writing: Podcast Appearance
I recently joined the hosts of the popular writing podcast Writing about Dragons and Sh*t to discuss what burnout is, how it might present in writers, and some of the things people can do about it.
Burnout’s Core Symptoms: Confusion & Controversies
Dr Ben J. Searle discusses some confusion and controversies surrounding the core symptoms of burnout: exhaustion, detachment, and diminished self-efficacy.
Alysa Liu: A Case Study in Burnout Recovery
Alysa Liu’s victory in the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships is nothing short of inspirational. Not just for aspiring ice dancers, but also for people experiencing burnout! Burnout is a condition caused by chronic stress. The primary symptoms are described by the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) as:* Feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion;* Increased…
Disconnect… to avoid becoming Disconnected
by Ben J. Searle, Organisational Psychologist The big IR, HR, and WHS news in Australia this week is the new legislation around the right to disconnect. The legislation (to give it it’s proper name, “The Fair Work Amendment (Right to Disconnect) Bill”) will provide employees the right — where reasonable — to ignore work-related communications…
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First podcast episode is up!
It’s here! The first episode of Mind on the Job! This short episode introduces your host (@drbensearle) explains what organisational psychology (also called I/O Psychology) is all about, and outlines the reasons why knowing about it can help you strive for workplace excellence. It should be of interest to: professionals in HR, OD, change management and other…