The National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom is facing a crisis as female workers are burning out at alarming rates. The NHS, which is one of the largest employers in the country, employs over 1.5 million people, with the majority of them being women. While aiming to provide some assistance and well-being programs, […]
When working in care, the health outcomes of overworking or ‘giving too much’ can be severe. “I was trapped by the delusion that if I had ANYTHING left in the tank, I should be giving it to someone else, most certainly not myself! It wasn’t until I was seen walking across the car park at […]
As women in the care industry, our jobs, by nature require us to take on a lot of responsibility. Perhaps if that is where it ended, we would be doing ok. But the problem is, we also have lives outside of work! We have family, children, and often get the responsibility of taking care of […]
Empathy is a powerful tool that can help us connect with others and build strong relationships. However, when we take it too far and become overly empathetic, we can fall into what is known as the “empathy trap.” This trap can be disempowering, leading to feelings of burnout, resentment, and even physical and mental health […]
