Archive - Burnout Culture

Needless to say, Annie Dillard is not on Twitter.

Jonathan Malesic

Feb 19, 2020

Six years ago this week, my academic career fell apart. A lesson plan from that time points to how burnout affects the brain.

Jonathan Malesic

Feb 8

A break from burnout: On the feeling that we must keep watching distant events, lest something terrible happen.

Jonathan Malesic

Mar 9

I have a new essay out this week on this question. The answer may surprise you.

Jonathan Malesic

Oct 6, 2021

My new NYT essay looks for a way past the breakdown in college students' learning

Jonathan Malesic

May 18

How songs by Bob Dylan, Kendrick Lamar & others contributed to "The End of Burnout." Plus: Audiobook giveaway!

Jonathan Malesic

Feb 23

The alarming rate of veterinarian burnout is a reminder that consumers, not just employers, contribute to poor working conditions

Jonathan Malesic

Apr 21

Also: Two wise and delightful new books on how to live during the time you have left.

Jonathan Malesic

Sep 27, 2021

Responses to criticism (including my own) of my NYT essay on the college learning breakdown

Jonathan Malesic

Jun 8

Whoever is most burned out wins, right?

Jonathan Malesic

Mar 23

I'm not. But I have to start teaching (and keep living) anyway.

Jonathan Malesic

Aug 16

Many book updates, plus further thoughts on men's burnout

Jonathan Malesic

Jan 18

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