As always, you can find the compilation of #recovember challenges at mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
#RECOVEMBER - Mind On The Job
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER. This is when we talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine Sonn...
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November 13, 2026 at 6:48 PM
As always, you can find the compilation of #recovember challenges at mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
Find the compiled set of #recovember challenges at mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
#RECOVEMBER - Mind On The Job
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER. This is when we talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine Sonn...
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November 11, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Find the compiled set of #recovember challenges at mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
Day 14 of #Recovember: Identify hazards that could possibly be changed.
Back on Day 6, we made a list of psychosocial hazards we experience regularly. Today, we're going to take that list and sort each hazard into one (or more) of three categories.
#iopsychology #stress #psychosocial #recovery
Back on Day 6, we made a list of psychosocial hazards we experience regularly. Today, we're going to take that list and sort each hazard into one (or more) of three categories.
#iopsychology #stress #psychosocial #recovery
#Recovember Day 6: List some of the ongoing "hazards" you often face.
A *hazard* is a something with potential to cause harm. A *psychosocial hazard* is something that could cause psychological harm (long term psychological injury and damage to mental health).
#psychosocialhazards #IOPsychology
A *hazard* is a something with potential to cause harm. A *psychosocial hazard* is something that could cause psychological harm (long term psychological injury and damage to mental health).
#psychosocialhazards #IOPsychology
November 14, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Day 14 of #Recovember: Identify hazards that could possibly be changed.
Back on Day 6, we made a list of psychosocial hazards we experience regularly. Today, we're going to take that list and sort each hazard into one (or more) of three categories.
#iopsychology #stress #psychosocial #recovery
Back on Day 6, we made a list of psychosocial hazards we experience regularly. Today, we're going to take that list and sort each hazard into one (or more) of three categories.
#iopsychology #stress #psychosocial #recovery
#Recovember Day 13: Record next steps for incomplete goals.
On Day 5, I explained why we keep thinking about incomplete tasks when we’re trying to rest.
Well, the same is true of goals we’re working towards.
#IOPsychology #goals #recovery #stress
On Day 5, I explained why we keep thinking about incomplete tasks when we’re trying to rest.
Well, the same is true of goals we’re working towards.
#IOPsychology #goals #recovery #stress
#Recovember day 5: Record the next steps for an incomplete task.
Do you ever feel frustrated at the end of your shift because you didn't finish a task? Do you ever find you keep thinking about that incomplete task during your downtime? If so, I have a great hack to help you "detach".
#IOPsychology
Do you ever feel frustrated at the end of your shift because you didn't finish a task? Do you ever find you keep thinking about that incomplete task during your downtime? If so, I have a great hack to help you "detach".
#IOPsychology
November 13, 2026 at 6:44 PM
#Recovember Day 13: Record next steps for incomplete goals.
On Day 5, I explained why we keep thinking about incomplete tasks when we’re trying to rest.
Well, the same is true of goals we’re working towards.
#IOPsychology #goals #recovery #stress
On Day 5, I explained why we keep thinking about incomplete tasks when we’re trying to rest.
Well, the same is true of goals we’re working towards.
#IOPsychology #goals #recovery #stress
Note: It's important to acknowledge how different Category 3 hazards are from hazards that fit the other two categories!
Anyway, all I'm asking of you today is to allocate hazards on your list to these categories. We'll talk about the next steps on Day 22.
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Anyway, all I'm asking of you today is to allocate hazards on your list to these categories. We'll talk about the next steps on Day 22.
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
#RECOVEMBER - Mind On The Job
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER. This is when we talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine Sonn...
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November 14, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Note: It's important to acknowledge how different Category 3 hazards are from hazards that fit the other two categories!
Anyway, all I'm asking of you today is to allocate hazards on your list to these categories. We'll talk about the next steps on Day 22.
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
Anyway, all I'm asking of you today is to allocate hazards on your list to these categories. We'll talk about the next steps on Day 22.
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
#Recovember Day 11: Make a list of 5-10 of your strengths
When we're stressed, it’s easy to obsess over our own limitations. This can be draining, discouraging, or depressing. Ttoday, as a recovery exercise, I want you to instead think about your strengths.
#IOPsychology #strengths #psychology
When we're stressed, it’s easy to obsess over our own limitations. This can be draining, discouraging, or depressing. Ttoday, as a recovery exercise, I want you to instead think about your strengths.
#IOPsychology #strengths #psychology
#Recovember Day 3. Spend 30+ min working on arts, crafts, or a hobby.
Downtime rest often involves passive entertainment, such as scrolling social media or watching TV. It’s ok to do this sometimes, and it’s usually better than continuing to work. But it tends not to yield the best recovery.
Downtime rest often involves passive entertainment, such as scrolling social media or watching TV. It’s ok to do this sometimes, and it’s usually better than continuing to work. But it tends not to yield the best recovery.
November 11, 2026 at 10:25 PM
#Recovember Day 11: Make a list of 5-10 of your strengths
When we're stressed, it’s easy to obsess over our own limitations. This can be draining, discouraging, or depressing. Ttoday, as a recovery exercise, I want you to instead think about your strengths.
#IOPsychology #strengths #psychology
When we're stressed, it’s easy to obsess over our own limitations. This can be draining, discouraging, or depressing. Ttoday, as a recovery exercise, I want you to instead think about your strengths.
#IOPsychology #strengths #psychology
Day 12's #Recovember challenge this year is: List 3 people who have shown you kindness.
This challenge comes in two parts.
The #Recovember challenge is to write about (or talk about, post on social media about, or merely take a few minutes to think about) three people who have shown you kindness.
This challenge comes in two parts.
The #Recovember challenge is to write about (or talk about, post on social media about, or merely take a few minutes to think about) three people who have shown you kindness.
It's Day 4 of #RECOVEMBER, time to: Make a list of 3 things you are grateful for.
What's so great about #gratitude?
Paying attention to positive things in life can be a powerful mental practice, and a daily gratitude diary is one of the easiest ways to do this.
#recovery #positivepsychology
What's so great about #gratitude?
Paying attention to positive things in life can be a powerful mental practice, and a daily gratitude diary is one of the easiest ways to do this.
#recovery #positivepsychology
November 12, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Day 12's #Recovember challenge this year is: List 3 people who have shown you kindness.
This challenge comes in two parts.
The #Recovember challenge is to write about (or talk about, post on social media about, or merely take a few minutes to think about) three people who have shown you kindness.
This challenge comes in two parts.
The #Recovember challenge is to write about (or talk about, post on social media about, or merely take a few minutes to think about) three people who have shown you kindness.
Day 8 of #Recovember: Identify some of your personal #boundaries.
Goal-setting helps you make decisions: choose whichever option gets you closer to your goal.
Boundaries are the flip side of that coin. If a situation regularly upsets you, you may be able to manage it by setting boundaries.
Goal-setting helps you make decisions: choose whichever option gets you closer to your goal.
Boundaries are the flip side of that coin. If a situation regularly upsets you, you may be able to manage it by setting boundaries.
November 8, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Day 8 of #Recovember: Identify some of your personal #boundaries.
Goal-setting helps you make decisions: choose whichever option gets you closer to your goal.
Boundaries are the flip side of that coin. If a situation regularly upsets you, you may be able to manage it by setting boundaries.
Goal-setting helps you make decisions: choose whichever option gets you closer to your goal.
Boundaries are the flip side of that coin. If a situation regularly upsets you, you may be able to manage it by setting boundaries.
Any act of kindness will do: small or large, recent or distant. Thinking about received kindness is a form of positive reflection (its a specific kind of gratitude practice, see #Recovember Day 4), which is part of the reason why it’s good for psychological health and interpersonal relationships.
November 12, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Any act of kindness will do: small or large, recent or distant. Thinking about received kindness is a form of positive reflection (its a specific kind of gratitude practice, see #Recovember Day 4), which is part of the reason why it’s good for psychological health and interpersonal relationships.
We're up to #Recovember Day 9, and we're only just starting to repeat some of our themes.
This year, the Day 9 challenge is: Chat with someone about a tough problem.
There are two ways to approach this, and they're both worth trying.
#sharing #openness #psychology #resilience #stress
This year, the Day 9 challenge is: Chat with someone about a tough problem.
There are two ways to approach this, and they're both worth trying.
#sharing #openness #psychology #resilience #stress
November 10, 2026 at 3:47 AM
We're up to #Recovember Day 9, and we're only just starting to repeat some of our themes.
This year, the Day 9 challenge is: Chat with someone about a tough problem.
There are two ways to approach this, and they're both worth trying.
#sharing #openness #psychology #resilience #stress
This year, the Day 9 challenge is: Chat with someone about a tough problem.
There are two ways to approach this, and they're both worth trying.
#sharing #openness #psychology #resilience #stress
#Recovember Day 6: List some of the ongoing "hazards" you often face.
A *hazard* is a something with potential to cause harm. A *psychosocial hazard* is something that could cause psychological harm (long term psychological injury and damage to mental health).
#psychosocialhazards #IOPsychology
A *hazard* is a something with potential to cause harm. A *psychosocial hazard* is something that could cause psychological harm (long term psychological injury and damage to mental health).
#psychosocialhazards #IOPsychology
November 6, 2026 at 7:56 PM
#Recovember Day 6: List some of the ongoing "hazards" you often face.
A *hazard* is a something with potential to cause harm. A *psychosocial hazard* is something that could cause psychological harm (long term psychological injury and damage to mental health).
#psychosocialhazards #IOPsychology
A *hazard* is a something with potential to cause harm. A *psychosocial hazard* is something that could cause psychological harm (long term psychological injury and damage to mental health).
#psychosocialhazards #IOPsychology
Today, I want you to take some time to reflect on and write down some boundaries that you apply, even if you don't normally think of them as boundaries.
As always, there's more information to be found at mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
As always, there's more information to be found at mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
#RECOVEMBER - Mind On The Job
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER. This is when we talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine Sonn...
mindonthejob.com
November 8, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Today, I want you to take some time to reflect on and write down some boundaries that you apply, even if you don't normally think of them as boundaries.
As always, there's more information to be found at mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
As always, there's more information to be found at mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
Day 10 of #Recovember: Plan rest breaks into your day (and take them!)
Say it with me: "Resting is not a sign of weakness!"
Research shows microbreaks (rests of up to 10 min) help you maintain energy levels throughout the day. They can also help you maintain focus and concentration!
#IOpsychology
Say it with me: "Resting is not a sign of weakness!"
Research shows microbreaks (rests of up to 10 min) help you maintain energy levels throughout the day. They can also help you maintain focus and concentration!
#IOpsychology
#Recovember Day 2: Check your sleep hygiene and make one improvement.
It's hard to recover from a difficult day of work if you aren't getting good sleep. If only we knew a "cheat code" to getting a good night's sleep!
But what if I told you there IS such a cheat code?!
#sleep #sleephygiene
It's hard to recover from a difficult day of work if you aren't getting good sleep. If only we knew a "cheat code" to getting a good night's sleep!
But what if I told you there IS such a cheat code?!
#sleep #sleephygiene
November 10, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Day 10 of #Recovember: Plan rest breaks into your day (and take them!)
Say it with me: "Resting is not a sign of weakness!"
Research shows microbreaks (rests of up to 10 min) help you maintain energy levels throughout the day. They can also help you maintain focus and concentration!
#IOpsychology
Say it with me: "Resting is not a sign of weakness!"
Research shows microbreaks (rests of up to 10 min) help you maintain energy levels throughout the day. They can also help you maintain focus and concentration!
#IOpsychology
Boundaries are rules you apply to yourself, standards you use to ensure your needs are met, and decisions you make about how you want to live your life. They're not about controlling others.
* Telling co-workers not to contact you after hours: ❌
* Deciding you won't check work emails after 6pm: ✔️
* Telling co-workers not to contact you after hours: ❌
* Deciding you won't check work emails after 6pm: ✔️
November 8, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Boundaries are rules you apply to yourself, standards you use to ensure your needs are met, and decisions you make about how you want to live your life. They're not about controlling others.
* Telling co-workers not to contact you after hours: ❌
* Deciding you won't check work emails after 6pm: ✔️
* Telling co-workers not to contact you after hours: ❌
* Deciding you won't check work emails after 6pm: ✔️
Of course, nothing is that simple.
Many people have conditions that limit their capacity for exercise or increase risk of medical complications from exercise.
Also, no amount of exercise will eliminate the effects of a consistently toxic workplace. #IOPsychology
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
Many people have conditions that limit their capacity for exercise or increase risk of medical complications from exercise.
Also, no amount of exercise will eliminate the effects of a consistently toxic workplace. #IOPsychology
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
#RECOVEMBER - Mind On The Job
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER. This is when we talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine Sonn...
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November 7, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Of course, nothing is that simple.
Many people have conditions that limit their capacity for exercise or increase risk of medical complications from exercise.
Also, no amount of exercise will eliminate the effects of a consistently toxic workplace. #IOPsychology
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
Many people have conditions that limit their capacity for exercise or increase risk of medical complications from exercise.
Also, no amount of exercise will eliminate the effects of a consistently toxic workplace. #IOPsychology
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
#Recovember day 5: Record the next steps for an incomplete task.
Do you ever feel frustrated at the end of your shift because you didn't finish a task? Do you ever find you keep thinking about that incomplete task during your downtime? If so, I have a great hack to help you "detach".
#IOPsychology
Do you ever feel frustrated at the end of your shift because you didn't finish a task? Do you ever find you keep thinking about that incomplete task during your downtime? If so, I have a great hack to help you "detach".
#IOPsychology
November 5, 2026 at 11:02 PM
#Recovember day 5: Record the next steps for an incomplete task.
Do you ever feel frustrated at the end of your shift because you didn't finish a task? Do you ever find you keep thinking about that incomplete task during your downtime? If so, I have a great hack to help you "detach".
#IOPsychology
Do you ever feel frustrated at the end of your shift because you didn't finish a task? Do you ever find you keep thinking about that incomplete task during your downtime? If so, I have a great hack to help you "detach".
#IOPsychology
Day 7 of #Recovember: Get some exercise.
It's not just good for your physical health. In the short-term, exercise helps us process our body's stress response. In the long-term, exercise makes our bodies and minds a little more resilient. So go get some exercise today!
#exercise #psychology #stress
It's not just good for your physical health. In the short-term, exercise helps us process our body's stress response. In the long-term, exercise makes our bodies and minds a little more resilient. So go get some exercise today!
#exercise #psychology #stress
November 7, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Day 7 of #Recovember: Get some exercise.
It's not just good for your physical health. In the short-term, exercise helps us process our body's stress response. In the long-term, exercise makes our bodies and minds a little more resilient. So go get some exercise today!
#exercise #psychology #stress
It's not just good for your physical health. In the short-term, exercise helps us process our body's stress response. In the long-term, exercise makes our bodies and minds a little more resilient. So go get some exercise today!
#exercise #psychology #stress
Moreover, identifying hazards is an essential starting point for taking action to resolve them. We'll discuss this further on November 14.
For today, it's enough to just make the list.
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
For today, it's enough to just make the list.
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
#RECOVEMBER - Mind On The Job
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER. This is when we talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine Sonn...
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November 6, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Moreover, identifying hazards is an essential starting point for taking action to resolve them. We'll discuss this further on November 14.
For today, it's enough to just make the list.
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
For today, it's enough to just make the list.
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
Your plan might look something like this:
FINISH STAGE 3 OF MY MEETING PREP
Where? While travelling on the Metro
When? Between 7:45 and 8:15am
How? Prepare answers to the questions in my notebook.
Try it! It should tell your brain there's no need for reminders.
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FINISH STAGE 3 OF MY MEETING PREP
Where? While travelling on the Metro
When? Between 7:45 and 8:15am
How? Prepare answers to the questions in my notebook.
Try it! It should tell your brain there's no need for reminders.
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
#RECOVEMBER - Mind On The Job
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER. This is when we talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine Sonn...
mindonthejob.com
November 5, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Your plan might look something like this:
FINISH STAGE 3 OF MY MEETING PREP
Where? While travelling on the Metro
When? Between 7:45 and 8:15am
How? Prepare answers to the questions in my notebook.
Try it! It should tell your brain there's no need for reminders.
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
FINISH STAGE 3 OF MY MEETING PREP
Where? While travelling on the Metro
When? Between 7:45 and 8:15am
How? Prepare answers to the questions in my notebook.
Try it! It should tell your brain there's no need for reminders.
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
Just a few days ago I wanted you to focus on positive aspects of life, so why am I now suggesting you focus on something negative? I wouldn't want you to make a list like this every day! But #Recovember would be incomplete if we ignore the psychosocial hazards that contribute to chronic stress.
November 6, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Just a few days ago I wanted you to focus on positive aspects of life, so why am I now suggesting you focus on something negative? I wouldn't want you to make a list like this every day! But #Recovember would be incomplete if we ignore the psychosocial hazards that contribute to chronic stress.
Of course, most of this assumes that rather than just doing this once, you take time to reflect on positive things every day.
But all habits begin with doing something once!
For the compiled list of #recovember challenges and descriptions at mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
But all habits begin with doing something once!
For the compiled list of #recovember challenges and descriptions at mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
#RECOVEMBER - Mind On The Job
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER. This is when we talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine Sonnentag have conducted and inspired a lot of scientific study of the factors influencing our day-to-day recovery from the demands imposed by work…Read More
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November 4, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Of course, most of this assumes that rather than just doing this once, you take time to reflect on positive things every day.
But all habits begin with doing something once!
For the compiled list of #recovember challenges and descriptions at mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
But all habits begin with doing something once!
For the compiled list of #recovember challenges and descriptions at mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
It's Day 4 of #RECOVEMBER, time to: Make a list of 3 things you are grateful for.
What's so great about #gratitude?
Paying attention to positive things in life can be a powerful mental practice, and a daily gratitude diary is one of the easiest ways to do this.
#recovery #positivepsychology
What's so great about #gratitude?
Paying attention to positive things in life can be a powerful mental practice, and a daily gratitude diary is one of the easiest ways to do this.
#recovery #positivepsychology
November 4, 2026 at 10:10 PM
It's Day 4 of #RECOVEMBER, time to: Make a list of 3 things you are grateful for.
What's so great about #gratitude?
Paying attention to positive things in life can be a powerful mental practice, and a daily gratitude diary is one of the easiest ways to do this.
#recovery #positivepsychology
What's so great about #gratitude?
Paying attention to positive things in life can be a powerful mental practice, and a daily gratitude diary is one of the easiest ways to do this.
#recovery #positivepsychology
Does your battery feel low?
November is #RECOVEMBER, when I share evidence-based advice on how to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by refining daily recovery practices.
Join in! Share the challenge schedule and tell us what you’ve done to boost recovery this #RECOVEMBER.
#psychology
November is #RECOVEMBER, when I share evidence-based advice on how to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by refining daily recovery practices.
Join in! Share the challenge schedule and tell us what you’ve done to boost recovery this #RECOVEMBER.
#psychology
November 2, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Does your battery feel low?
November is #RECOVEMBER, when I share evidence-based advice on how to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by refining daily recovery practices.
Join in! Share the challenge schedule and tell us what you’ve done to boost recovery this #RECOVEMBER.
#psychology
November is #RECOVEMBER, when I share evidence-based advice on how to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by refining daily recovery practices.
Join in! Share the challenge schedule and tell us what you’ve done to boost recovery this #RECOVEMBER.
#psychology
Here's a really nifty solution.
When your workday is over, make a quick plan. For each important task you didn't complete, write down:
(a) WHERE you're going to complete it,
(b) WHEN you're going to complete it, and
(c) HOW you're going to complete it (i.e., list the process you'll follow).
When your workday is over, make a quick plan. For each important task you didn't complete, write down:
(a) WHERE you're going to complete it,
(b) WHEN you're going to complete it, and
(c) HOW you're going to complete it (i.e., list the process you'll follow).
November 5, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Here's a really nifty solution.
When your workday is over, make a quick plan. For each important task you didn't complete, write down:
(a) WHERE you're going to complete it,
(b) WHEN you're going to complete it, and
(c) HOW you're going to complete it (i.e., list the process you'll follow).
When your workday is over, make a quick plan. For each important task you didn't complete, write down:
(a) WHERE you're going to complete it,
(b) WHEN you're going to complete it, and
(c) HOW you're going to complete it (i.e., list the process you'll follow).
Many people with heavy workloads lack time for hobbies, but they are important for creative self-expression. Spending time on them reinforces our self-worth and helps us meet our need for autonomy. So today I challenge you to find at least 30 minutes to spend on mastery activities.
#IOPsychology
#IOPsychology
November 3, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Many people with heavy workloads lack time for hobbies, but they are important for creative self-expression. Spending time on them reinforces our self-worth and helps us meet our need for autonomy. So today I challenge you to find at least 30 minutes to spend on mastery activities.
#IOPsychology
#IOPsychology