Stress and burnout…the bane of every professional’s existence. They come on quickly and keep a stronghold on our lives – and the effect is cumulative. Pile stress on top of stress and the feelings come on tenfold. That’s why it’s so important to take stress and burnout seriously, rather than convincing ourselves they’ll go away on their own.

It may not always feel like it, but you do have the power to fight back! We’re sharing advice and tips to help you identify and eliminate stress and burnout before they eliminate your productivity. After all, it’s Friday, the perfect time to reflect on the past week and how to make the next one great.

How to Make Great Decisions Under Stress – Riskology via Medium
Does it ever feel like your brain shrinks when under stress? Stress leads us to think distractedly and make decisions we may regret. Here’s how to prevent that from happening to you.

3 Science-Backed Tricks to Stop Stress from Ruining Your Life – The Muse
As hard as it may seem, you do have the power to regain control when under stress. Here are a few scientifically proven ways to do it.

2015 99U Conference Recap 2: Rewiring Your Mindset & Avoiding Burnout – 99U
Burnout is a close friend of stress – when one comes, the other is sure to follow. Tackle this issue before it’s too late with the help of two experts who recently spoke at the 99u conference.

3 Productivity Hacks for Building the Ultimate Remote Team – Crew
Building and maintaining the productivity (and happiness) of a remote team is especially challenging. Read on to learn how to take the care necessary to build a great remote team.

Improve Your Communication Skills with These 7 Websites – MakeUseOf
Since communication is the most important part of working well with others (and keeping your stress level under control), here are 7 websites that can help you communicate even better.

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