Burnout vs. Boreout: Understanding the Difference and Their Impact on Wellbeing

In today’s fast-paced work environment, employees face a range of challenges that can affect their mental and physical health. Two conditions that have become increasingly recognized are burnout and boreout. While both can have serious consequences for individuals and organizations, they stem from different causes and require different approaches for management and treatment. What is …

Act of ‘Suwung’ during Quarantine

I decided to undergo a week quarantine after arriving in Manila because of the Philippine Government’s compulsory quarantine measures for all travelers coming from overseas. It’s surreal, disconcerting and psychologically challenging. As I slowly adapt to a life confined within the four walls of a quarantine hotel room, I struggle to reconcile how much my …

What does it take to be a good listener?

The ability to listen effectively is an essential component of leadership, but few leaders know just what it takes to become a better listener. Active listening involves paying attention, withholding judgment, reflecting, clarifying, summarizing and sharing. And each listening skill requires several techniques or behaviors. No. 1: Pay attention. One goal of active listening is to …

A Better Question to Help You Find Your Purpose: Learning from Micro Mayor James

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZLLqapzxRQ One day, I saw a Little Big Shots YouTube Channel, and I found a 3 years old kid who innocently announced himself as a mayor. He was also proudly describing his job description, which is to shake everybody’s hands. For me, this kid is super cutely inspiring, in his early age he already has …