Review of From Burnout to Belonging
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Review of From Burnout to Belonging
On Sundays, do you start to dread the five-day work week ahead of you? Do you feel that you are an outsider and that there are too many cliques at work? Do find yourself without the motivation and incentive necessary to have an energetic workday? If you answered yes to the above questions, it may be the right time to read the book entitled From Burnout to Belonging by Kimberly Carozzi. Carozzi had worked for years as an operations manager for a Fortune 100 company. After suffering job-related stress and burnout, she took it upon herself to do a complete about-face. She returned to school and became a chiropractor. She used a set of strategies to help her make this career change. Carozzi wrote this book so that she could share these strategies with others who were floundering at work. She wished to give her readers the tools necessary to be happy and thrive in their workplace.
Carozzi offers a framework and a procedure for the worker to self-assess what exactly is causing them stress in the workplace. She suggests that the root cause may be found by determining the microculture of the worker's work environment. In today's workplace, there are 5 types of microcultures. In other words, five different ways that a small group of people who share particular interests will communicate. Carozzi lists them as the classroom culture, the Swiss watch culture, the kingdom culture, the island culture, and the tribe culture. Through the illustration of hypothetical workplace situations and interactions, she explains what kind of people thrive in each microculture. This is followed up with journaling questions that aid the reader to reflect upon their workplace situation and the microculture that they are part of. The reader may find that they do not fit into this microculture and that another microculture may be more appropriate for achieving their work goals.
The author also provides a list of 5 common myths about work. This helps the reader to reflect upon their beliefs about work and to question their validity. The subject of burnout is discussed with the presentation of 10 common signs that signal its onset. The subject of stress is examined with descriptions of different types of stress, the stages of stress, and the effective management of stress.
Carozzi points out that burnout can become a catalyst for workers to turn their work lives around. The advice and guidelines found in this book will help the reader make this possible. The reader may choose to leave their workplace or change the department that they work in. They will be able to engage in a microculture that is a better fit for their occupational needs and aspirations. Carozzi emphasizes that one's career is a journey, not a destination.
Carozzi's book is written with a positive tone. The reader who is suffering from occupational burnout will learn how to navigate toward a better work situation. This book is well-edited, easy to understand, and short in length. I did not find anything to dislike about it. I give From Burnout to Belonging 5 out of 5 stars.
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Hi, Massimo. Thank you for your comments.NetMassimo wrote: ↑09 Dec 2023, 11:31 I'm self-employed, so I have different motivations and interactions with other people but burnout can be a risk for any type of worker, so understanding problems and solutions can make all the difference. Thank you for your great review!
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Hi Julie, I appreciate your comments and thank you for the encouragement. Have a good day.Julie Basil wrote: ↑11 Dec 2023, 18:38 This is a very well-written review. I appreciate how you started with several engaging questions that draw potential readers in and give them a good idea of whether or not they could benefit from reading this book. Keep up the good work!
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Hi, Neha. Thank you for your comments. Yes, the concept of micro-cultures is revolutionary. I just hope that enough people learn about them so that they can be proactive regarding their working conditions on a large scale. A workforce that has people working in the right spots will be a much more motivated and productive workforce.Neha Panikar wrote: ↑24 Feb 2024, 01:10 Your review sums up the gist of the book very well. The concept of micro- cultures is novel and revolutionary and I wish everyone knew about it. There would be better hiring, less job dissatisfaction and better understanding of the abilities of the employee, rather than just jumping to conclusions about how successful they are. Thankyou for the review and the rating - I very much agree to it!