Coming in October 2023 ...
our new book on the uniquely American culture of burnout.
“The American culture of burnout is the worst it has ever been. We have never been more stressed, anxious, depressed, and generally unhappy as a society than we are now.
Since we aren’t addressing the cultural reasons for our burnout, we continue to jump from quick fix to quick fix, hoping that the right combination of candles, enemas, pills, and shots will solve the problem we’ve never been able to crack.”
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The Culture of Burnout is the first book that truly looks deep into the heart of burnout and isn't afraid to call it what it is –– a societal issue that we're going to have to face by shifting our collective relationship with work, success, and -– each other.
cait donovan
Host, FRIED: The Burnout Podcast
Burnout is as American as apple pie, baseball, and the 4th of July.
Its foundations go all the way back to the first White folks who permanently settled in North America: the Puritans.
Basically, way back in the 17th century, they helped create the American culture of overwork that keeps so many of us caught in today's work-till-you-drop, never-ask-for-help hamster wheel of exhaustion.
But, the good news is that we don't have to be.
Culture is made through the decisions and actions of everyone who lives in that culture. So if we all want to be less burned out and more balanced, we can be.
It’s difficult, but not impossible -— and most importantly, it’s doable.
Inside this book is a breakdown of why your exhaustion and your burnout are not your fault. Finally, pragmatic to its core, it also starts every reader on their own path to dismantle the culture of burnout and start working toward a culture of balance.
What Does The Book Cover?
what is burnout?
Firstly, we'll tell you what burnout is and what it looks like.
the soup we swim in
Secondly, we'll tell you how we got to our particular American culture of burnout.
our culture of burnout
Thirdly, we'll tell you what it looks like now, and why Americans are so burned out.
solutions
Lastly, we'll tell you what you can do to change it.
the state of american burnout
Quick stats that showcase the scope of our culture of overwork and exhaustion.
In 2021, almost half of Americans took a sick day because of stress or anxiety.
Globally, 75% of unpaid work is done by women.
Men are 40% less likely than women to seek counseling for any reason.
what folks are saying about the book
What do the puritans, true crime, and essential oils have to do with burnout?
We believe context is key to understanding America's obsession with work and wellness.
So, this book will give you all the context you need to understand your stress, exhaustion, and burnout.
Meet The Good Doctors
Dr. Kristen Donnelly and Dr. Erin Hinson are The Good Doctors of Abbey Research. They are researchers and educators with social science PhDs, who also happen to be best friends. Kristen and Erin have a long history of being obnoxiously curious, which means they have always been interested in how and why people do what they do. Their passion for understanding, research, and writing –– as well as their fascination with the origins of burnout culture –– are the foundations of this book.
Kristen lives outside of Philadelphia with her husband, where they are surrounded by piles of books and several video game consoles. Erin lives in Pittsburgh with her mother, cat, and international gin collection.
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“Burnout occurs when a person’s environment locks them in a stress cycle from which they can’t escape.”
Obviously, no one wants to be locked in a stress cycle, doomed to repeat their exhaustion until they break. It is possible to break this cycle and find balance, and we deeply hope our book can be your first step.