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GFT General Membership Meeting September 2024

The next General Membership meeting will be on Monday, September 30, 2024, at 6 PM at the GFT Event Hall in Mangilao. This event is open to all members, and refreshments/dinner will be provided. This is an opportunity to meet other union members from various agencies represented by GFT. Moreover, GFT President Tim Fedenko will provide insights into the latest developments at these agencies.

Practical Strategies for Alleviating Burnout in Various Occupations

Occupational burnout is a significant issue that affects professionals across various fields, leading to emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment. The book “First Aid for Teacher Burnout: How You Can Find Peace and Success” by Jenny Grant Rankin offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and combating this pervasive problem, with strategies that can be generalized to other occupations. We will explore practical strategies for alleviating burnout, drawing on excerpts from Rankin's book and other relevant sources to provide a compelling argument on how to reduce and alleviate burnout effectively.

Understanding Burnout

Burnout is characterized by a state of chronic stress that leads to physical and emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and a sense of ineffectiveness. Rankin highlights that burnout can manifest in various ways, including detachment from work, personal life, or surroundings, cynicism, feelings of hopelessness, irritability, declining productivity, and emotional or physical exhaustion. These symptoms can severely impact an individual's ability to perform their duties effectively and maintain a healthy work-life balance (Read more...)