November is a great time of year to get a bit more mindful about our day-to-day recovery practices. All month I'll be sharing some practices that can facilitate strong day-to-day recovery. Try some and share your experiences with the hashtag #Recovember!
Lets get started! 1/3
#psychology #wellbeing
Lets get started! 1/3
#psychology #wellbeing
November 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM
November is a great time of year to get a bit more mindful about our day-to-day recovery practices. All month I'll be sharing some practices that can facilitate strong day-to-day recovery. Try some and share your experiences with the hashtag #Recovember!
Lets get started! 1/3
#psychology #wellbeing
Lets get started! 1/3
#psychology #wellbeing
November is #Recovember, a time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery from work demands.
To participate, share the schedule, tell us what you’ve done to boost your recovery, and include the hashtag #RECOVEMBER.
#occupationalhealth
To participate, share the schedule, tell us what you’ve done to boost your recovery, and include the hashtag #RECOVEMBER.
#occupationalhealth
October 31, 2025 at 12:57 PM
November is #Recovember, a time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery from work demands.
To participate, share the schedule, tell us what you’ve done to boost your recovery, and include the hashtag #RECOVEMBER.
#occupationalhealth
To participate, share the schedule, tell us what you’ve done to boost your recovery, and include the hashtag #RECOVEMBER.
#occupationalhealth
#Recovember Day 4: Spend 30+ min working on art, craft, or a hobby.
For many of us, resting during our downtime involves passive entertainment activities such as scrolling through social media or watching TV. There's nothing wrong with doing this occasionally... 1/4
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For many of us, resting during our downtime involves passive entertainment activities such as scrolling through social media or watching TV. There's nothing wrong with doing this occasionally... 1/4
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#RECOVEMBER
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER, the time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine S…
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November 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
#Recovember Day 4: Spend 30+ min working on art, craft, or a hobby.
For many of us, resting during our downtime involves passive entertainment activities such as scrolling through social media or watching TV. There's nothing wrong with doing this occasionally... 1/4
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For many of us, resting during our downtime involves passive entertainment activities such as scrolling through social media or watching TV. There's nothing wrong with doing this occasionally... 1/4
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#Recovember Day 22: Schedule time to do a thing you keep avoiding.
Do you have tasks that you've been avoiding? Have you been feeling ashamed about avoiding them?
Today we're going to work on self-forgiveness. 1/5
#selfforgiveness #procrastination #Shame
Do you have tasks that you've been avoiding? Have you been feeling ashamed about avoiding them?
Today we're going to work on self-forgiveness. 1/5
#selfforgiveness #procrastination #Shame
November 23, 2025 at 2:09 AM
#Recovember Day 22: Schedule time to do a thing you keep avoiding.
Do you have tasks that you've been avoiding? Have you been feeling ashamed about avoiding them?
Today we're going to work on self-forgiveness. 1/5
#selfforgiveness #procrastination #Shame
Do you have tasks that you've been avoiding? Have you been feeling ashamed about avoiding them?
Today we're going to work on self-forgiveness. 1/5
#selfforgiveness #procrastination #Shame
November 28, 2025 at 10:40 PM
On #recovember Day 5 I wrote about gratitude, and on Day 13 I wrote about kindness. Today (Day 21) I'm encouraging you to spend at least 5 min chatting about someone who helped you.
Gratitude reflection diaries are beneficial. But why keep these reflections to yourself?
#gratitude #psychology
Gratitude reflection diaries are beneficial. But why keep these reflections to yourself?
#gratitude #psychology
November 22, 2025 at 1:02 AM
On #recovember Day 5 I wrote about gratitude, and on Day 13 I wrote about kindness. Today (Day 21) I'm encouraging you to spend at least 5 min chatting about someone who helped you.
Gratitude reflection diaries are beneficial. But why keep these reflections to yourself?
#gratitude #psychology
Gratitude reflection diaries are beneficial. But why keep these reflections to yourself?
#gratitude #psychology
This approach also encourages you to reflect on *feelings of gratitude*, an act that has own benefits in terms of personal wellbeing and recovery. We'll get to those soon...
#recovember #connection #isolation #Gratitude
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#recovember #connection #isolation #Gratitude
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#RECOVEMBER
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER, the time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Sabine Sonnentag h…
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November 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
This approach also encourages you to reflect on *feelings of gratitude*, an act that has own benefits in terms of personal wellbeing and recovery. We'll get to those soon...
#recovember #connection #isolation #Gratitude
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#recovember #connection #isolation #Gratitude
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@drbensearle.bsky.social hey, thanks for your research into burnout! It’s really validating and while i had the best of intentions to do #recovember, last month actually turned out to be hell NOvember. So I’m setting my coordinates for this month, and day 2 is thank someone. That’s you! Ta!
December 2, 2025 at 3:03 AM
@drbensearle.bsky.social hey, thanks for your research into burnout! It’s really validating and while i had the best of intentions to do #recovember, last month actually turned out to be hell NOvember. So I’m setting my coordinates for this month, and day 2 is thank someone. That’s you! Ta!
#Recovember Day 6: Record the next steps for incomplete tasks.
Do you ever get so involved in your work that, while off-duty, you keep thinking about incomplete tasks? If so, I have a great hack for you: a little post-work planning can help you to switch off. 1/4
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Do you ever get so involved in your work that, while off-duty, you keep thinking about incomplete tasks? If so, I have a great hack for you: a little post-work planning can help you to switch off. 1/4
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#RECOVEMBER
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER, the time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine S…
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November 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM
#Recovember Day 6: Record the next steps for incomplete tasks.
Do you ever get so involved in your work that, while off-duty, you keep thinking about incomplete tasks? If so, I have a great hack for you: a little post-work planning can help you to switch off. 1/4
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Do you ever get so involved in your work that, while off-duty, you keep thinking about incomplete tasks? If so, I have a great hack for you: a little post-work planning can help you to switch off. 1/4
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#Recovember Day 13: List 3 people who have shown you kindness.
November 13 is World Kindness Day, so I have (kindly?) two kindness-based challenges for you today. 1/5
#kindness #psychology #wellbeing #gratitude
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November 13 is World Kindness Day, so I have (kindly?) two kindness-based challenges for you today. 1/5
#kindness #psychology #wellbeing #gratitude
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November 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
#Recovember Day 13: List 3 people who have shown you kindness.
November 13 is World Kindness Day, so I have (kindly?) two kindness-based challenges for you today. 1/5
#kindness #psychology #wellbeing #gratitude
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November 13 is World Kindness Day, so I have (kindly?) two kindness-based challenges for you today. 1/5
#kindness #psychology #wellbeing #gratitude
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#Recovember Day 11: Rest & reset after difficult tasks
The harder a task is (even if the difficulty is making ourselves get started), the more energy it drains. So when we finish a difficult task, it’s ok to take a proper rest to recover some of that spent energy.
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The harder a task is (even if the difficulty is making ourselves get started), the more energy it drains. So when we finish a difficult task, it’s ok to take a proper rest to recover some of that spent energy.
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#RECOVEMBER
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER, the time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine S…
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November 11, 2025 at 11:32 PM
#Recovember Day 11: Rest & reset after difficult tasks
The harder a task is (even if the difficulty is making ourselves get started), the more energy it drains. So when we finish a difficult task, it’s ok to take a proper rest to recover some of that spent energy.
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
The harder a task is (even if the difficulty is making ourselves get started), the more energy it drains. So when we finish a difficult task, it’s ok to take a proper rest to recover some of that spent energy.
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
#Recovember Day 8: Get some exercise.
This is nice and simple. Exercise appears to help us deal with stress. It makes our bodies and minds a little more resilient, and also improves our short-term responses to work stressors. So go get some exercise today! 1/2
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This is nice and simple. Exercise appears to help us deal with stress. It makes our bodies and minds a little more resilient, and also improves our short-term responses to work stressors. So go get some exercise today! 1/2
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
#RECOVEMBER
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER, the time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine S…
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November 9, 2025 at 1:35 AM
#Recovember Day 8: Get some exercise.
This is nice and simple. Exercise appears to help us deal with stress. It makes our bodies and minds a little more resilient, and also improves our short-term responses to work stressors. So go get some exercise today! 1/2
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
This is nice and simple. Exercise appears to help us deal with stress. It makes our bodies and minds a little more resilient, and also improves our short-term responses to work stressors. So go get some exercise today! 1/2
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#Recovember Day 7: List 5+ stressful work demands
Just a few days ago I wanted you to focus on the positive, so why would I encourage you to focus on "stressors" (things that cause you stress)? This one will take longer to explain. 1/8
#stress #burnout #iopsychology
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Just a few days ago I wanted you to focus on the positive, so why would I encourage you to focus on "stressors" (things that cause you stress)? This one will take longer to explain. 1/8
#stress #burnout #iopsychology
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#RECOVEMBER
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER, the time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine S…
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November 8, 2025 at 12:52 AM
#Recovember Day 7: List 5+ stressful work demands
Just a few days ago I wanted you to focus on the positive, so why would I encourage you to focus on "stressors" (things that cause you stress)? This one will take longer to explain. 1/8
#stress #burnout #iopsychology
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Just a few days ago I wanted you to focus on the positive, so why would I encourage you to focus on "stressors" (things that cause you stress)? This one will take longer to explain. 1/8
#stress #burnout #iopsychology
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3: #Recovember
This was the first time I've tried to do anything like this. Conceive and run a month-long psychological wellbeing awareness initiative? On my own? Across 5 social media platforms? It wasn't perfect, but for a first attempt, I think it went well.
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This was the first time I've tried to do anything like this. Conceive and run a month-long psychological wellbeing awareness initiative? On my own? Across 5 social media platforms? It wasn't perfect, but for a first attempt, I think it went well.
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
#RECOVEMBER
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER, the time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine S…
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November 29, 2025 at 10:44 PM
3: #Recovember
This was the first time I've tried to do anything like this. Conceive and run a month-long psychological wellbeing awareness initiative? On my own? Across 5 social media platforms? It wasn't perfect, but for a first attempt, I think it went well.
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
This was the first time I've tried to do anything like this. Conceive and run a month-long psychological wellbeing awareness initiative? On my own? Across 5 social media platforms? It wasn't perfect, but for a first attempt, I think it went well.
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#Recovember Day 29: List 3 things from this month that went well.
Daily gratitude (Day 5) is healthy, but you can also benefit by identifying three things you're glad went well this month. What were yours? I'll share mine in the comments! 1/4
#achievements #gratitude
Daily gratitude (Day 5) is healthy, but you can also benefit by identifying three things you're glad went well this month. What were yours? I'll share mine in the comments! 1/4
#achievements #gratitude
November 29, 2025 at 10:44 PM
#Recovember Day 29: List 3 things from this month that went well.
Daily gratitude (Day 5) is healthy, but you can also benefit by identifying three things you're glad went well this month. What were yours? I'll share mine in the comments! 1/4
#achievements #gratitude
Daily gratitude (Day 5) is healthy, but you can also benefit by identifying three things you're glad went well this month. What were yours? I'll share mine in the comments! 1/4
#achievements #gratitude
We all carry too much shame about things we haven’t done. I’m not just saying this because we shouldn’t feel ashamed (although this is true - life is complicated, and whatever social media shows you, no-one is on top of it all).
I’m also saying it because the shame makes it *worse*. 3/5
#recovember
I’m also saying it because the shame makes it *worse*. 3/5
#recovember
November 23, 2025 at 2:09 AM
We all carry too much shame about things we haven’t done. I’m not just saying this because we shouldn’t feel ashamed (although this is true - life is complicated, and whatever social media shows you, no-one is on top of it all).
I’m also saying it because the shame makes it *worse*. 3/5
#recovember
I’m also saying it because the shame makes it *worse*. 3/5
#recovember
Day 24 of #recovember: Try exercising during a break from work.
(That's it, just what it says on the packet. Surely I don't need to explain them all?)
(That's it, just what it says on the packet. Surely I don't need to explain them all?)
November 24, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Day 24 of #recovember: Try exercising during a break from work.
(That's it, just what it says on the packet. Surely I don't need to explain them all?)
(That's it, just what it says on the packet. Surely I don't need to explain them all?)
You'd be surprised how refreshing a walk can be when done in a less familiar place. Spending time in natural settings (e.g., in bushland or near bodies of water) can be very relaxing, so if there is a place like that not far away, try getting your exercise there! 3/3
#recovember
#recovember
November 16, 2025 at 9:25 PM
You'd be surprised how refreshing a walk can be when done in a less familiar place. Spending time in natural settings (e.g., in bushland or near bodies of water) can be very relaxing, so if there is a place like that not far away, try getting your exercise there! 3/3
#recovember
#recovember
If you’ve followed my advice on days 25/26, you now have a hope-inspiring personal goal to work towards in December, and a plan for how to achieve it. For #Recovember 30, schedule time in your calendar to make your goal happen.
Were any of my tips useful? If so, check out mindonthejob.com for more.
Were any of my tips useful? If so, check out mindonthejob.com for more.
November 30, 2025 at 10:25 PM
If you’ve followed my advice on days 25/26, you now have a hope-inspiring personal goal to work towards in December, and a plan for how to achieve it. For #Recovember 30, schedule time in your calendar to make your goal happen.
Were any of my tips useful? If so, check out mindonthejob.com for more.
Were any of my tips useful? If so, check out mindonthejob.com for more.
Microbreaks also help me see when I've been hyper-focused on work that isn't aligned with my priorities.
If any of this sounds familiar, try scheduling microbreaks into your day -- but be sure to actually take them! 4/4
#recovember
If any of this sounds familiar, try scheduling microbreaks into your day -- but be sure to actually take them! 4/4
#recovember
November 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Microbreaks also help me see when I've been hyper-focused on work that isn't aligned with my priorities.
If any of this sounds familiar, try scheduling microbreaks into your day -- but be sure to actually take them! 4/4
#recovember
If any of this sounds familiar, try scheduling microbreaks into your day -- but be sure to actually take them! 4/4
#recovember
You can also get stress-reduction benefits from resistance training (e.g., lifting weights for 30+ min) or from moderate-intensity aerobic exercise (e.g., walks of 60+ minutes).
And if all you CAN do is walking, then consider occasionally walking somewhere different! 2/3
#recovember
And if all you CAN do is walking, then consider occasionally walking somewhere different! 2/3
#recovember
November 16, 2025 at 9:25 PM
You can also get stress-reduction benefits from resistance training (e.g., lifting weights for 30+ min) or from moderate-intensity aerobic exercise (e.g., walks of 60+ minutes).
And if all you CAN do is walking, then consider occasionally walking somewhere different! 2/3
#recovember
And if all you CAN do is walking, then consider occasionally walking somewhere different! 2/3
#recovember
We’re halfway through #Recovember!
Back on Day 7 I wrote about the value of taking a realistic look at the work demands you were finding most stressful. Today, take your list of stressful work demands and sort each into one or more of three categories. 1/7
#stress #iopsychology #stressmanagement
Back on Day 7 I wrote about the value of taking a realistic look at the work demands you were finding most stressful. Today, take your list of stressful work demands and sort each into one or more of three categories. 1/7
#stress #iopsychology #stressmanagement
#Recovember Day 7: List 5+ stressful work demands
Just a few days ago I wanted you to focus on the positive, so why would I encourage you to focus on "stressors" (things that cause you stress)? This one will take longer to explain. 1/8
#stress #burnout #iopsychology
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
Just a few days ago I wanted you to focus on the positive, so why would I encourage you to focus on "stressors" (things that cause you stress)? This one will take longer to explain. 1/8
#stress #burnout #iopsychology
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#RECOVEMBER
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER, the time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine S…
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November 15, 2025 at 11:13 PM
We’re halfway through #Recovember!
Back on Day 7 I wrote about the value of taking a realistic look at the work demands you were finding most stressful. Today, take your list of stressful work demands and sort each into one or more of three categories. 1/7
#stress #iopsychology #stressmanagement
Back on Day 7 I wrote about the value of taking a realistic look at the work demands you were finding most stressful. Today, take your list of stressful work demands and sort each into one or more of three categories. 1/7
#stress #iopsychology #stressmanagement
#Recovember Day 20: Spend 30min improving personal strengths.
If #mastery and #learning are good for daily recovery, is there a form of self-improvement that boosts recovery? The answer is yes, but you have to choose the right approach. 1/3
#strengths #characterstrengths #dailyrecovery
If #mastery and #learning are good for daily recovery, is there a form of self-improvement that boosts recovery? The answer is yes, but you have to choose the right approach. 1/3
#strengths #characterstrengths #dailyrecovery
November 20, 2025 at 11:44 PM
#Recovember Day 20: Spend 30min improving personal strengths.
If #mastery and #learning are good for daily recovery, is there a form of self-improvement that boosts recovery? The answer is yes, but you have to choose the right approach. 1/3
#strengths #characterstrengths #dailyrecovery
If #mastery and #learning are good for daily recovery, is there a form of self-improvement that boosts recovery? The answer is yes, but you have to choose the right approach. 1/3
#strengths #characterstrengths #dailyrecovery
#Recovember day 16: Try a different kind of exercise.
On Day 8 I told you exercise can reduce stress. Today, I'm suggesting you try a different kind of exercise.
Intense aerobic exercise has stress-reducing benefits, but not everyone is healthy enough for this! Let's look at some alternatives. 1/3
On Day 8 I told you exercise can reduce stress. Today, I'm suggesting you try a different kind of exercise.
Intense aerobic exercise has stress-reducing benefits, but not everyone is healthy enough for this! Let's look at some alternatives. 1/3
#Recovember Day 8: Get some exercise.
This is nice and simple. Exercise appears to help us deal with stress. It makes our bodies and minds a little more resilient, and also improves our short-term responses to work stressors. So go get some exercise today! 1/2
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
This is nice and simple. Exercise appears to help us deal with stress. It makes our bodies and minds a little more resilient, and also improves our short-term responses to work stressors. So go get some exercise today! 1/2
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
#RECOVEMBER
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER, the time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine S…
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November 16, 2025 at 9:25 PM
#Recovember day 16: Try a different kind of exercise.
On Day 8 I told you exercise can reduce stress. Today, I'm suggesting you try a different kind of exercise.
Intense aerobic exercise has stress-reducing benefits, but not everyone is healthy enough for this! Let's look at some alternatives. 1/3
On Day 8 I told you exercise can reduce stress. Today, I'm suggesting you try a different kind of exercise.
Intense aerobic exercise has stress-reducing benefits, but not everyone is healthy enough for this! Let's look at some alternatives. 1/3
#Recovember Day 14: Record next steps for incomplete goals.
On Day 6 I explained why we keep thinking about incomplete tasks. The same is true of important goals. So even if we finish a task, we might still get intrusive thoughts about work if more tasks are needed to meet our goal. 1/2
#iopsych
On Day 6 I explained why we keep thinking about incomplete tasks. The same is true of important goals. So even if we finish a task, we might still get intrusive thoughts about work if more tasks are needed to meet our goal. 1/2
#iopsych
#Recovember Day 6: Record the next steps for incomplete tasks.
Do you ever get so involved in your work that, while off-duty, you keep thinking about incomplete tasks? If so, I have a great hack for you: a little post-work planning can help you to switch off. 1/4
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
Do you ever get so involved in your work that, while off-duty, you keep thinking about incomplete tasks? If so, I have a great hack for you: a little post-work planning can help you to switch off. 1/4
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
#RECOVEMBER
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER, the time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine S…
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November 14, 2025 at 11:28 PM
#Recovember Day 14: Record next steps for incomplete goals.
On Day 6 I explained why we keep thinking about incomplete tasks. The same is true of important goals. So even if we finish a task, we might still get intrusive thoughts about work if more tasks are needed to meet our goal. 1/2
#iopsych
On Day 6 I explained why we keep thinking about incomplete tasks. The same is true of important goals. So even if we finish a task, we might still get intrusive thoughts about work if more tasks are needed to meet our goal. 1/2
#iopsych