Really excellent material that goes into personal/social and professional burnout from multiple angles -- self-care, boundaries, knowing what you want, taking chances, There's a lot of great advice and exercises for building the life that works better for you. It's a very positive, proactive and constrictive. I really liked it a lot. I also want to come back and write a better review.

This book is part practical guide, part in depth research, part zippy 1-liners to chant to yourself, and all cheering you on. What a great balance of theory and application. I want Emily to be my friend, colleague, and mentor.

This book is applicable to those seeking balance as well as those coming out the other side of burnout recovery to reinforce and supplement your own burnout recovery program.

It does not assume work is evil, but offers ways to seek that oh so elusive balance.

Burnout was a huge corporate buzzword during Covid and remote working. Now that the pandemic is behind and companies have mandated return-to-wrkplace, they act as if burnout has been cured. But that is far from the truth. Burnout lives on in the lives of many workers throughout the US and worldwide. So this book is a great resource for those in the midst of burnout. It is written for the individual, not the manager, but we can all learn from Ballesteros.

The first part of the book outlines modern burnout and goes into the three types. It is interesting but perhaps the least helpful. If you are in the midst of burnout, you don't need to know what it is. You need help. Still, this is good introductory material.

The meat of the book, and what you paid for, is the cure. And that is found in the middle section, which devote five chapters to the five pillars of burnout management: mindset, personal care, time management, boundaries, and stress management. Filled with great illustrations, this is what I enjoyed the most. Each chapter contains tools to add to your toolkit, such as minimums, romanticization, gamification, reminders and accountability for personal care. I particuarly liked the tools for stress management, such as fact-feeling-story, tangible vs intangible list, cognitive reframing and burnout jenga.

The chapters are long but worth reading carefully while taking notes. I loved this book and have a new set of tools I plan to use when I sense burnout rearing its ugly heads.

I have never felt so understood by an author. As an Emergency Department RN and mom to 2 under 2, I am constantly battling feeling the effects of burnout. Emily Ballesteros does an amazing job of identifying the key aspects to burn out and offering realistic, approachable solutions. Filled with humor and relatable anecdotes, this is the perfect book to help you end the constant cycle of burnout

Very helpful, approachable and interesting with actionable steps. I think almost anyone would be able to get something out of this book. I really appreciate it the nuance and action items. Thank you so much for giving me access to this book!

This was a really thorough text informing the reader of multiple types of burnout and how one can take action steps when dealing with one of the types of burnout. Highly recommend this self-help recommendations.

I appreciate that this book identifies three different types of burnout and addresses each type with actionable items. So many people suffer from burnout by boredom and I don’t think that is talked smut enough. Most of what’s in this book isn’t new, but the roadmap activity asks good questions everyone can benefit from. received an advance review copy for free via Netgalley and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This is a book everyone should own. So many people experience burnout these days and it continues to grow in numbers every day. What Emily has shared in this book is gold for anyone who struggles to balance work and home. Excited to start following Emily for more of her knowledge on this topic!

The writing is extremely approachable and comfortable to follow along. The organization of the book seems well planned. It’s general enough to appeal to a large audience. I stopped at 13%.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for the ARC.

A timely and comprehensive approach to the problem of burnout - a silent epidemic in our time, exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic and the downstream changes in our society.
I was delighted with the author's approach, providing info on how to diagnose the various kinds of burnout and the different solutions to tackle the problem. I recommend this book to all who feel overwhelmed in managing work and life balance or want to ensure they resolve issues so they don't reach critical points in their life.

Speaking as someone who has dealt with intense burnout in my own life, I can say that this is a good resource for anyone currently experiencing that, or for those who are coming off of a season of burnout.

Personally, I think anyone who manages or leads a team should consider going through this book with their employees as a way of gauging how best to support their staff. In the world created by the pandemic, the workplace has become more stressful and burdensome on many people. A book like this points is in a healthy direction.

A relatively quick read but full of great information, relatable anecdotes, and an easy writing style that never makes itself too lofty nor too dumbed down. Probably no revolutionary new information, but a good read especially when you’re in the right headspace to want/need it.

The Cure for Burnout by Emily Ballesteros is just about everything I hoped for from a book about burnout. Ballesteros dives into the different kinds of burnout a person can face and some strategies to help prevent, combat, and come back from burnout.

It was a nice experience to find words I could very easily relate to and walk away with action items to incorporate in my every day life. I’ve already started employing a few different techniques. As a high-performing individual with very high (if not unrealistic) expectations of myself, burnout is a thing that often feels inevitable and insurmountable. Ballesteros’ breakdown into why that doesn’t have to be the case anymore is much needed in a world that feels like it still praises hustle culture over health.

I read and watch a lot of content around productivity and burnout and, as I often wish for with personal development books, do think this book could be more succinct. The individual topics around setting boundaries felt a bit long for my taste and I found myself wishing we could just get to the point a bit more quickly. If you’re picking up this book, you’re likely familiar with many of the themes outlined here and don’t need full-scale synopses on the different kinds of stressors. You KNOW what triggers you — you need actionable feedback to overcome those triggers. No book will help you with that. Therapy will (and while were on the topic, YES, I do think everyone needs therapy).

All in all, I did enjoy reading this book. It was smart and fast-paced and I will certainly recommend it to anyone I know looking for some confirmation that their burnout is valid and deserves attention before it gets out of hand.

Important to note if you are struggling with burnout: while this book is a fantastic starting resource, I strongly recommend you work with medical and mental health professionals to ensure your physical and psychological safety during recovery. Burnout is NO JOKE and no one should try and overcome it in a vacuum.

Thank you to Penguin Random House and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for this review.

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This was such a relatable read, and it is written in such a way that it feels like you are having a chat with a good friend instead of reading a book written by a human you have never ever met.
I had not heard of the author before, I had to look her up online and wow, her IG content is good. I believe this book is going to be HUGE because of that!
Burnout, I believe, is something most encounter nowadays, at least to some extent. There is just SO MUCH of everything. Although there is plenty of information about it out there already, this one is good, it is really good. It reads easily, reading it already makes you feel better, makes you feel seen, heard, understood and validated. And then there is advice and suggestions – none of them condescending in any way, presented in a way that makes it look DOABLE. Actually doable. Loved it.

I think putting your best foot forward and always looking ahead not behind is such an important trait for any human being to have. Now, this is easier said than done, but something that we can all work on. Working and redefining ourselves is the epitome of being human. I think that sometimes we become so caught up on the hype and trying to please others before we please ourselves is so detrimental.

This author was able to bring out those lessons that we need to hear and learn in order to become our best selves!

really great practical advice! I have been following Emily on IG for years and this book is the perfect expansion to her burnout graphics and topics she discusses online. I am so glad to have received an early copy, I will be sharing this with all my friends and coworkers!

Like most self-help or self-awareness books, I didn't totally need the whole thing since my burnout isn't an overstimulation at work issue. But the parts I did need, dang I really need those parts.

I impulsively requested this book on NetGalley after seeing an advertisement for it. Since beginning to struggle with burnout about a year ago, I've been trying to read everything I can about it and how to combat it. I liked, and will have to go back and re-read, her theory on burnout essentially out of boredom since that's what I feel like I face a lot.

Either way, the parts I needed in this book I REALLY needed, and it gave me lots over which now need ruminating. Joys.

Thanks, NetGalley!

I had legit so many books ahead in my "need to read list" and when I saw I got approved on this one, I ...accidentally? Shoved everything else aside and read it. I think I've read about every book about burnout, habit tracking, figuring out your goals that have been trending, but something about this one was really quite a joy to get through.

The writing was easy, relatable, and dare I say, easily consumable. Most of the information wasn't "new" to me, but I enjoyed reading it through the author's voice. Never heard of her platform before, but I would definitely check it out.

If you're new to the productivity sphere/looking for ways to fix your burnout, this book is truly a great one!

Thank you to NetGalley and Dial Press for a copy to read and review.

A must-read for anyone who knows or suspects they are suffering from burnout. The author helpfully identities different types of burnout and offers practical solutions and guidance to reducing your risk for or to overcoming burnout in a non-judgmental manner. I will certainly be applying these tools to create healthier work/life habits.

Thank you very much to Random House and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a copy.

Burnout is real and I’m happy to see this title forthcoming. The author does a good job sharing her own experience coupled with tips for overcoming burnout. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Love the cover!