Doing Mind vs. Being Mind: Why Your Perspective Matters
“Doers get more done.” Does that slogan sound familiar? We hear all the time that we should do more — finish tasks, win awards, reach big goals. On TV or on social media, people talk about everything they’ve done lately. And yes, humans can do amazing things! But sometimes, always being in “Doing Mind” can cause problems.
Academic Burnout
The difference between the typical stress of the adjustment period of starting a new school year and burnout is how long these symptoms accumulate without adequate strategies or support for coping with the stress. If people are not able to successfully cope, they can end up suffering mentally, physically, and emotionally for months or years on end, which is not sustainable to our wellbeing.