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Extreme exhaustion and burnout: How it happens and what to do about it
 Feelings of fatigue are worryingly common, and in some cases, burnout can be extremely debilitating. So what might we do to treat this malaise?
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Editor's Note: When we're completely entangled in our work, and our identity has become enmeshed with it, it can indeed be very scary to stop and even just contemplate doing something else. Because the more of our time and energy we dedicate to work, the emptier the other domains of our lives become.
WorkThe bright side of TikToks downfall Fearless journalism is more important than ever. When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we cant do it on our own. Work
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WorkIm a hopeless people pleaser. I tried saying no for a week Giving in to a pushy salesperson. Keeping quiet when you witness a workplace interaction that strikes you as unjust. Biting your tongue when a hairstylist declares that life is not worth living without micro-bangs. We've all been there. We've all caved in. WorkMartin Karplus, Chemist Who Made Early Computers a Tool, Dies at 94 Martin Karplus, a Nobel Prize-winning theoretical chemist who used computers to model how complex systems change during chemical reactions, a process that has led to advances in the understanding of biological processes, died on Dec. 28 at his home in Cambridge, Mass. He was 94.
WorkWhen can you change the lyrics on song covers Ask Kelly Clarkson I can't hold a tune to save my life, so I don't know for sure, but I imagine there are a few things that strike fear into the heart of singers. Losing their precious voice, for one. Not getting enough attention (can't relate). And then there is ... Kelly Clarkson covering your song. WorkTeenager's school project achieves plasmaThe 17-year-old student achieved plasma in his project this summer and saw it showcased at the Cambridge Science Festival, as reported by Interesting Engineering. Mencarini hails from Italy but is studying math, chemistry, and physics at Cardiff Sixth Form College in Cambridge.
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WorkWorkThe secret to a successful workplace: middle managers US businesses are betting that they can thrive with fewer middle managers. They could come to regret it. Some business leaders think scaling back middle-manager roles -- a trend called the "Great Flattening" -- could help them cut costs and operate more efficiently.
WorkAI Mistakes Are Very Different Than Human Mistakes Humans make mistakes all the time. All of us do, every day, in tasks both new and routine. Some of our mistakes are minor and some are catastrophic. Mistakes can break trust with our friends, lose the confidence of our bosses, and sometimes be the difference between life and death. Work
WorkWork WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWe Are on the Precipice of a Grievance-Based Society Economic fears have metastasized into grievancethis is the core finding of the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer. We observe a profound shift in popular sentiment, a move beyond political polarization to aggressive advocacy for self-interest. Throughout the elections of the past year, citizens have raised their voices against business, government, and the wealthy across the globe. Incumbent parties have been ousted in Western democracies, including the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, and Canada. Business has been pushed back on for its involvement in societal issues, from DEI to sustainability. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorking from home 'not proper work' - ex-Asda boss Working from home is creating a generation who are "not doing proper work", the former boss of Marks and Spencer and Asda has warned. Lord Rose told BBC Panorama that home working was part of the UK economy's "general decline" and employees' productivity was suffering. WorkInside the tug-of-war between AI and news publishers The forthcoming legal complaint will be one of the biggest moves made by publishers against AI companies, some of whom have successfully convinced news media companies not to sue by offering lucrative deals to license content to train their models. WorkEarly humans had surprising diets 3.5 million years ago The debate about when our ancestors started eating meat has taken an unexpected turn. While we've long associated early human evolution with meat consumption, a recent study reveals that some of our earliest ancestors stuck to a mostly plant-based diet. The research was led by Dr. WorkGoogle's Titans Give AI Human-Like Memory Seven years and seven months ago, Google changed the world with the Transformer architecture, which lies at the heart of generative AI applications like OpenAI's ChatGPT. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkOne of the biggest energy IPOs in a decade could be around the corner - The Economist (No paywall) THE DISRUPTIVE innovator of the global gas industry is stepping out of the shadows. On January 13th Venture Global, a privately held exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) based in Virginia, unveiled details of its planned flotation in New York. About a decade ago it sprang from obscurity and shocked incumbents in Americas Texan oil patch by using scalable, modular equipment made in factories rather than costly, bespoke techniques used by its competitors. In doing so, the upstart reduced the time required to build a massive LNG terminal by about half, to less than three years. That helped it to undercut rivals on price and win early contracts with prestigious customers including Shell, a British oil major. WorkCNN Settles Defamation Suit After Being Ordered to Pay 5 Million The CNN case was concluded after a two-week trial in a Panama City, Fla., courtroom, where lawyers for the contractor, Zachary Young, argued that the network had falsely accused him of illegally participating in a “black market” for exfiltration services in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of American forces. WorkAt Trump's Rally, the Contradictions Are in the Music There was Kid Rock, his voice pockmarked and powerful, singing “All Summer Long,” his winning invocation of “Sweet Home Alabama,” before putting on a red Make America Great Again ball cap and taking a turn scratching on his D.J.’s turntable. In a video message during the performance, Mr. Trump promised to Make America Rock Again, interspersed with footage of Run-DMC songs. WorkOpinion | Meet the New Boss. Same as the Old Boss. Bret: It’s not a political winner if Democrats tell working-class Americans, including Latino and Black Americans, that they want to flood the labor force with desperate migrants who are willing to work in construction or meatpacking or service jobs for longer hours and less money. WorkOpinion | It's Trump's Messy, Dangerous World Now Mr. Trump has always prided himself on being a dealmaker, pledging in his campaign that he would resolve such conflicts in the first few days of his presidency. But precisely because it is a more dangerous world, that’s unlikely to happen. And if he tries and fails, the United States will appear weak. There is concern that Mr. Trump may have already started off badly by threatening Greenland, the Panama Canal Zone and Canada. Those are the kind of careless and disruptive comments that only undermine American credibility when it comes to dealing with real-world crises. WorkWorkBitcoin hits new record high, dollar dips ahead of Trump inauguration a business live Today, all eyes are on Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president of the United States. Financial markets are bracing for a flurry of executive orders ranging from immigration to energy and possibly trade. On tariffs, betting markets are marginally priced in favour of tariff action against China and Mexico this week. After four months of being bought on the rumour, the dollar is now exposed to some selling on the fact - but there should be plenty of dollar buyers on dips. WorkWorkaThis isnat politicsa: Nelly defends decision to perform at Trump inauguration ball after backlash Over the weekend, Rick Ross, Soulja Boy and Snoop Dogg were also criticised after they performed at the Crypto Ball in Washington DC, an event described by organisers as a "celebratory setting intended to honour ⦠America's first 'crypto president'." The 1,500 attendees, who paid upwards of $2,500 for a seat, were reportedly given "Make Bitcoin Great Again" red baseball caps. Snoop Dogg had previously called Trump supporters "stupid motherfuckers". TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 100,000 Industry Executives About Us | Advertise | Privacy PolicyUnsubscribe (one-click) You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs.
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