ILONA SALMONS, ED.D., LMFT

Mondays can be tough, especially after a fun weekend. But if you find that you dislike most Mondays - or perhaps that each weekday is starting to feel like a Monday - you may be experiencing symptoms of burnout. You’re not alone. Over half of us will experience at least some symptoms of burnout in our lifetime. Burnout syndrome occurs when long-lasting stress leads to physical and emotional exhaustion, lack of achievement, and overall feelings of pessimism and detachment. Bec

Let’s face it. Burnout is a real issue in today’s fast-paced, competitive environment. And with 70% of America’s workforce feeling disengaged, it is clearly not just an individual problem. Although personal characteristics do come into play, your work environment is one of the greatest predictors of whether or not you will develop burnout. If your work environment is toxic, no amount of self-care practices can protect you from the harmful effects. And once you are burned out,