READ BEFORE BURNING (a play on the phrase “burn after reading”) is a monthly newsletter about burnout by organisational psychologist and burnout expert Dr Ben J. Searle.
The newsletter features evidence-based information, explanations, and advice about burnout and how to manage it. It’s a useful resource for anyone experiencing the condition themselves, anyone supporting people going through burnout, or anyone wanting to to reduce the risk of burnout in a team or organisation.
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Evidence-based information, explanations, and advice about burnout
The goal of Read Before Burning is to provide a reliable source of evidence-based information, explanations, and advice about burnout and how to manage it. Feel free to reach out if you have any suggestions!
- Issue #01 (June 2025): Core Symptoms, Confusion, and Controversies
- Issue #02 (July 2025): Burnout Risk Factors
- Issue #03 (August 2025): Burnout and Shame
- Issue #04 (September 2025): Beat the Burnout Barriers
- Issue #05 (October 2025): Recommendations for Recovery
- Issue #06 (November 2025): Early Warning Signs
- Issue #07 (December 2025): Can a Break Beat Burnout?
- Issue #08 (January 2026): Returning After Burning
- Issue #09 (February 2026): Disclosure Don’ts
- Issue #10 (March 2026): How to Handle Burnout Disclosure
- Issue #11 (April 2026): Burnout: From Disclosure to Action
Are you experiencing burnout yourself? Are you a professional working with clients or organisations struggling with burnout?
If so, check out our page of burnout resources.