Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this eARC.

In a world that often feels like it's spinning too fast, Emily Ballesteros offers a lifeline in her book, "The Cure for Burnout." This isn't just another self-help book that promises quick fixes; it is a comprehensive guide that addresses the multifaceted nature of burnout and provides a roadmap to sustainable well-being.

Ballesteros, a burnout management coach and TikTok influencer, draws from her expertise in organizational psychology to dissect the beast of burnout. She doesn't just describe the symptoms; she delves into the root causes and, more importantly, offers practical solutions. Her approach is holistic, focusing on five key areas: mindset, personal care, time management, boundaries, and stress management.

What sets this book apart is its relatability and the actionable tools it provides. Ballesteros understands the modern worker's plight – the dread of waking up to an overflowing inbox, the evenings lost to just "catching up," and the creeping sense of being overwhelmed. Her advice is not just theoretical; it's born out of strategies that have proven successful with her clients worldwide.

The book is structured in a way that allows readers to identify their type of burnout and then navigate through tailored strategies. Whether it's altering one's mindset, establishing guilt-free professional limits, or mastering stress, Ballesteros's guidance is clear and implementable. It's like having a coach by your side, gently but firmly steering you towards a more balanced life.

"The Cure for Burnout" is a beacon of hope for those feeling adrift in the sea of their professional and personal lives. It doesn't just offer a cure but also empowers readers to reclaim control of their lives. In a culture that glorifies busyness, Ballesteros's book is a much-needed pause button, reminding us that balance is not only desirable but achievable.

In summary, Emily Ballesteros's "The Cure for Burnout" is a well-researched, empathetic, and practical guide that could very well change the way we approach work and life. It's a must-read for anyone who feels the weight of the world on their shoulders and seeks a way to lighten the load. With this book, Ballesteros may just have provided the antidote to our always-on, overextended lives.

Thank you for the ARC’! I feel that often times with “self help” books the advice given isn’t actually actionable for the every day person who has other commitments. I felt that the author understood the audience and that life is very complex and that you can’t just make everything else go away. There are helpful tips and this book honestly was very easy to consume. Recommend.

I really loved this! I have been struggling top balance school, work and life. This book gave a great perspective on how to turn things around and find a better balance. I don't have anything bad to say, it was so helpful!

I really loved reading the Cure for Burnout. I certainly have been feeling burnt out over the last few years. The writing as approachable and understandable. I liked the various tips and advice.

I've read a few books now on the concept of combatting burnout and this one is one of the better ones. I liked how the author balanced theory and research with practical and actionable tips for the reader.

Burnout is more than a corporate buzzword; it is a real, lived experience of so many across the globe. Throughout this book, Ballesteros explains what burnout is, where it stems from, and provides ample strategies for curing it, all while driving home the point that "you can make a couple hard changes, or you can live a hard life."

I really appreciate Ballesteros' approach, by first giving background on burnout and identifying different types of burnout, before diving into strategies most impactful for each type. Moreover, I appreciate intentionally spelling out that "to perceive burnout as a personal failing instead of the result of persistent stress is incorrect." So many folks feel shame in burnout; I know I did.

I am typically a very fast reader but I sat an intention as soon as I started this book: I would read is slow, highlight it heavily, and commit to implementing knowledge gained from reading it. I am happy to say that I did all of that -- it took me exactly one month to read it, I highlighted it every color Kindle would allow, and I began implementing strategies as I was reading. I started recommending this book to several coworkers and even a couple of students, well before it's publish date, because I really feel like it has something for everyone...certainly anyone who struggles with stress, anxiety, or overwhelm.

I knew I needed this book from the first two lines on the blurb. So, in the brilliant words of Emily Ballesteros, if dread is the first thing you feel when you wake up in the morning and you are working on evenings & weekends to catch up, you're in need of a cure for burnout...and I highly recommend starting with this book. Is my burnout cured? Not yet, but it is a hell of a lot better than it was before this book. By implementing helpful strategies in reasonable and attainable chunks, I have come a long way in managing my stress, and therefor chipping away at my burnout.

You may not want to identify your low energy and low interest in things you were passionate about as "burnout." And your depression and not-again attitude might be due to other things.

Ballessteros talks about three kinds of burnout: by volume, through social pressures, and in seasons of boredom. So how do you set boundaries and manage these low-key seasons? How do you resume a normal and healthy lifestyle where you energy and life-balance is restored?

How do you pull your head out of the sand or leave the bunker of indifference and toxicity to get your life back? That's the point of the book.

Read it or pass it along - filled with personal and practical stories, this will pull you along into a healthier space for your head and heart.

I wish I could gift this one to everyone in their early 20s.

"The Cure for Burnout" by Emily Ballesteros digs into the root causes of burnout beyond just work stress. She touts embracing self-compassion & setting realistic expectations as a way to challenge hustle culture.

the book gets quite tactical teaching you how to develop coping mechanisms that address emotional, physical & mental needs as well as creating boundaries.

burned out Jamie in her 20s would have killed for a book like this. But today, I already know & implement a lot of what the book was talking about so didn't find this one too helpful.

this would make a great gift if you know someone early in their career who is all hustle, no rest.

I enjoyed this book. It gave practical tips in an easy to follow way. The book was relatable and easy to read. There were many bite size takeaways that I found helpful.

2/13 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY!!

IF YOU ARE A BREATHING HUMAN, YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK

We all get burned out. Emily Ballesteros says there are several types of burnout. In her practical knowledge and experience, she provides much needed relief for those who are at the end of themselves with burnout by volume, social burnout, and burnout by boredom. She takes the reader through identifying burnout early, altering mindset, personal care, time management, boundaries, stress management, knowing when to walk away, and establishing a road map for creating a balanced lifestyle.

I highlighted so many things in this book that my pages looked like a leprechaun threw up lucky charms. Ballesteros isn't just practical, she is simplistic in her detailed solutions. After reading this, I felt I had a toolbelt I could use immediately. I wasn't overwhelmed with information to the point of feeling burnt out from reading a book called "The Cure for Burnout". I was relieved! I also felt that I wasn't alone. For instance, I'm not an introvert, yet I have had social burnout and didn't realize it. I thought it was just me! I also love her solutions for burnout in the workplace other than quitting or walking away. There is a solution to every problem. Her methods exhort the reader to really consider priorities and have courage to hold ground on them. We all know that life can't be perfect all the time. We know there will be busy seasons. But we can be more proactive in preparing for those busy seasons, not feeling ashamed of our limits, and having a more positive mindset in the workplace and at home.

A very special thank you to Emily Ballesteros, NetGalley, and Random House Publishing for this fabulous eARC in exchange for an honest, original review.

It’s hard to believe someone so young could be an expert on burnout and yet I’ve never had someone so perfectly nail the burnout feeling I’ve felt over the years. In fact so many times while reading this book I felt the author was describing examples directly from my own life. I truly enjoyed Emily Ballesteros’s style, she writes in a conversational way, making it not only easy to understand but completely relatable. As I’ve just finished reading the book I’ve yet to put any of her advice into practice so I’ll be quite interested to see how it works for me. I honestly wish I’d had this book 20+ years ago, if nothing else it would have been nice to know there was someone out there who really seemed to understand the feelings of stress and burnout I was experiencing. As I said I’m not sure how well her solutions will work for me, but I would still recommend this book to anyone experiencing burnout. At the very least you’ll know you’re not alone. I’d like to thank Random House Publishing Group - Random House, The Dial Press, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review an eARC of The Cure for Burnout.

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I was amazed at the content in this book. I realized while reading this book that I have some tendencies toward burnout. So I have a few things to work on. In the past I have been burned out and I didn't realize it, but have come out of it so this book gave me ideas to manage burnout when it comes again. I think this is a book that everyone can learn something from. I like the part of the book on The Five Pillars of Burnout Management.

Thank you to NetGalley and Dial Press for the for advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

I was a little worried that this would be another book about managing stress/preventing burnout that focused on very vague solutions or things that only apply to the uber-wealthy (as a librarian, that is definitely not me). I was really happy to find this to be very accessibly written and filled with practical ways to prevent or reduce burnout. Ballesteros's system is very clear and simple (as in easy to understand, not necessarily easy to implement). She starts with an explanation of burnout and a description of different types, and then introduces five focus areas: mindset, personal care, time management, boundaries, and stress management. Each of these areas has it own chapter full of practical, implementable action steps you can take to build healthier habits. As a manager (and someone currently struggling with burnout), I found this to be a really solid system and I will definitely recommend this to my employees and colleagues. My one complaint is that I feel like many of the strategies recommended here will be hard to implement for people who are working multiple jobs or other folks with too many responsibilities and not enough time (single parents come to mind here, or people caring for a loved one on top of holding down a paying job, etc.). Ballesteros does address this, but a little more explicit acknowledgement of how privilege would play into choosing an approach to fighting burnout might have been helpful.

Emily Ballesteros shares approaches to our epidemic experiences of burnout in THE CURE FOR BURNOUT. I enjoyed the read despite not finding much fresh new ideas, however, reading about personal care, setting boundaries, and stress management was a reminder for me to refresh my way of life. So, not much new, but very needed these days -- I think it could be a very helpful guide to those facing burnout for the first time or needing additional ways to achieve wellbeing. I received a copy of this book and these opinions are my own, unbiased thoughts.

I wouldn’t call it a cure. I thought this was a bit more sociological than a memoir, but it’s basically about a TikToker who is like 25. As someone nearing 50, I find it hard to relate, and her cures are nothing you can’t find on the internet. I guess I hoped for new insights.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
Really great self help book. Burnout is so real lately. This book offers great advice on how to balance your life and avoid that burnout. To take time for yourself and balance work and other obligations.
A must read for everyone right now who may be feeling a bit overwhelmed.

5/5 Stars! Thank you, NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group - Random House and The Dial Press for the eARC of The Cure for Burnout by Emily Ballesteros.

What a fantastic read! I left the corporate world last year so that I could focus on my family and my two boys with special needs. I didn't realize, until 4 months of being unemployed, that I was so burned out from my job. This book was very helpful in teaching me on the type of burnout that I had experienced and how to "organize" it - especially when it involves "Boundaries". That was my favorite section of the book - it took me FOREVER to learn how to apply that into my personal life with family members/friends. It's unfortunate that some workplaces may/will take advantage of someone who simply can't say "no" - especially for those who want to climb the ladder.

Highly recommend this book for everyone! (I will be telling my friends and prior coworkers about this book. I immediately started following her Instagram!)

I’m always up to find ways to avoid burnout or lessen my current burnout.

I feel most people have in their time felt burnout to some degree

I work in healthcare and I have had burnout 3x in the last 20 years.

I took away some great points from this book that made me re look at how I live my life. I recently have set more boundaries and trying to take some personal time.

I did find the book a bit dry/slow at times but it is also not a super exciting topic but then again it is a very important topic.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Random House, The Dial Press for permission to read this work prior to its publication date. This book is an amazing guide to managing burnout from someone who survived it. I will admit that this book brought back traumatic memories of being in graduate school and running on fumes. as well as being a newly minted professional bursting into tears at the slightest provocation. I wish I had this book then, to educate me on self-care, delegating tasks, setting boundaries and leaving anything that doesn't serve me. This is a fairly short read with great images and approachable language. I think it will be a useful tool for anyone learning to create boundaries on the brink of burnout or suffering from burnout in real time.

Have you ever woken up on a workday and wished that you could somehow disappear off the face of the earth without dying? Congratulations. You may be suffering from burnout, and you would not be alone. If I remember this fact right from Emily Ballesteros’ blisteringly good self-help manual, The Cure for Burnout, a recent survey found that 55 percent of single Americans felt that they were burned out during COVID. That number jumped to a whopping 75 percent for those who had children. Burnout is something that can affect almost anyone, and that’s what makes this guide so vital. I know for myself that I’ve probably had periods of burnout: in addition to writing this blog, I also have a day job (not related to book reviewing) and a side hustle writing for a trade publication (related to book reviewing). I can be as busy as a bee, so it was important for me to learn a few new tricks and tools for managing stress and time. I will share at least one of them later to illustrate how this book has helped me in my professional life. So, yes, this is a five-star review (of sorts, because no book is perfect).

Ballesteros sets out in the first chapters of this book to outline the three types of burnout a person can have (and, as she says, you can “go three for three”). These range from having too much on one’s plate to do, facing social burnout (when colleagues or friends and family impose too much friendliness on you), and burnout by boredom. With those three types defined, she then turns to five coping mechanisms that can cure what ails one of these burdens: stress management, personal care, time management, mindfulness, and boundary setting. (The latter of which I’ve always had trouble with.) The final portion of the book is about building resilience, but also learning when it’s time to let go of a job that may be almost literally sucking the life out of you. As you can see, this is an exhaustive book. No stone goes uncovered, but that also makes this an exhausting read. That’s not to be critical, but the topic of burnout is a bit of a sensitive one for some people who don’t like reading what they’re living. You may be best inclined to read this book slowly. (It also helps to read slowly if you have a physical copy to highlight sentences that resonate or dog-ear pages that are helpful; I had a digital galley on my Kindle, so I couldn’t indulge in those author-sponsored practices.)

The key to what makes this work is that Ballesteros — who has a Master’s degree in industrial-corporate psychology and has given presentations for the likes of Pepsico and Nickelodeon — has an affable voice. Reading this, I had the tone of a good friend in my head (hi, Jessica!), which is what makes this book so successful. The writing is a breeze to get through, though, again, it’s not an easy subject to parse at times because of those reminders about stressors you might be going through. However, eventually, you will want to read this book to relax and unwind, for this book teaches you how to do this without guilt. Let me explain how this worked out for me in my professional (day job) life. I was recently given a project at work with vague instructions where I had to use some brainpower and the help of some colleagues to figure out what to do. However, it was still tough to pull off. Ballesteros recommended that people with a stressor such as this schedule little reward breaks throughout the day to give themselves a hit of feel-good dopamine. And you know what? It worked! I found myself getting naturally refreshed and clear-headed to tackle the project with relative ease from there. So, I can attest to the power of this book.

I might be able to give The Cure for Burnout the ultimate type of praise that you can lavish upon a book as a reviewer. This might be a book that I will eventually buy for myself (or get the family to gift it to me — hi, Mom!) to re-read and work through some of the exercises and tools that Ballesteros so expertly provides. My only real quibble might be that a small portion of the book might cop to pop psychology: Ballesteros borrows a tool from Stephen Covey, who I’ve always thought was a bit of a Dr. Phil-type. You know, the type of person who looks good for the media, but whose solutions might appear to be a bit on the platitude side. Still, it’s a minor quibble in what is undoubtedly going to be a very useful resource for some people. The author’s “can-do” attitude is infectious, and the stories she tells about facing anxiety in her personal life are relatable. As she notes, life is hard, but everyone has the right to live it pleasurably. To that end, you can take comfort that a book such as this exists to help people manage their pressures and workloads. No matter what industry you’re in, you’re bound to find some good takeaways with this volume. I cannot be more effusive in my praise (other than to say this is a book that I would now buy) except to say that this is one of the best self-help manuals I’ve read in some time. It is excellent. It is profound. I heart this book. Forget what I said about five stars. If there was room for this book to get an extra digit along the lines of Spinal Tap, I would gladly give this a six for sure.