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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nWhat\u00a0Burnout\u00a0can\u00a0Look\u00a0Like\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Casanova explains that burnout is not always easy to identify when you are living through it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people think burnout simply means being tired, but it often shows up in quieter ways. You may feel more irritated, have difficulty resting, or be disconnected from parts of your job you once enjoyed. You may feel like no matter how much you do; it is never enough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
That is what makes burnout so tricky. People can still perform and get things done, while quietly losing their energy and joy. In many workplaces, that disconnection gets ignored because being busy is viewed as being productive and successful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Small\u00a0Resets can\u00a0Change the\u00a0Workday\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Instead of treating wellness like a reward for when everything is finished, Casanova encourages people to build small resets into the day itself. These resets are not dramatic; they are simple moments of awareness that can interrupt the cycle of stress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Casanova suggests thinking about these small resets using the \u201cBEST\u201d framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI call it my best way to stress less,\u201d she explains. \u201cBEST stands for \u2018breathe,\u2019 \u2018experience,\u2019 \u2018smile,\u2019 and \u2018thank you\u2019.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBreathe\u201d is a reminder to pause and take a mindful breath before beginning something. Instead of rushing through life on autopilot, \u201cexperience\u201d it and truly noticing life as it is happening. It\u2019s important to \u201csmile,\u201d a simple but powerful shift that can help regulate your mood and energy. Finally, don\u2019t forget to say \u201cthank you.\u201d This brings the focus back to gratitude and recognizing your own effort, presence, and care throughout the day. <\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nTogether, these small habits offer practical ways to feel more grounded, focused, and calm during the workday, whether that means pausing before a meeting, taking a breath before sending an email, or choosing to be more present in the moments in between tasks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What\u00a0Employers\u00a0can\u00a0Do to\u00a0Support\u00a0Wellbeing\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Casanova also points out that employers and leaders play an important role in reducing burnout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
From her perspective, healthier workplaces begin with leaders who model wellbeing and create more intentional work environments. That can look like starting meetings with a brief pause, helping teams focus on what matters most, and creating routines that support clarity instead of confusion. Small changes like these can help employees feel more present, supported, and connected throughout the day. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
For many people, burnout does not happen at once. It builds slowly through long days, constant pressure, too many responsibilities, and the need to always push through. At first, it can look like stress, but over time, it becomes something deeper. Work starts to feel heavier, motivation fades, and even rest does not seem to help. As someone who admittedly experienced burnout, Marly Q Casanova has a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":16676,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16673","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fiualumni.com\/stay-connected\/alumni-news\/newsroom\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16673"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fiualumni.com\/stay-connected\/alumni-news\/newsroom\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fiualumni.com\/stay-connected\/alumni-news\/newsroom\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fiualumni.com\/stay-connected\/alumni-news\/newsroom\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/31"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fiualumni.com\/stay-connected\/alumni-news\/newsroom\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16673"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/fiualumni.com\/stay-connected\/alumni-news\/newsroom\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16673\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16677,"href":"https:\/\/fiualumni.com\/stay-connected\/alumni-news\/newsroom\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16673\/revisions\/16677"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fiualumni.com\/stay-connected\/alumni-news\/newsroom\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16676"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fiualumni.com\/stay-connected\/alumni-news\/newsroom\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16673"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fiualumni.com\/stay-connected\/alumni-news\/newsroom\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16673"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fiualumni.com\/stay-connected\/alumni-news\/newsroom\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16673"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}