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Dr Ben J Searle
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Organisational Psychologist: expertise in #burnout, psychosocial hazards, and assessment development. Persistence hunting my best self. #IOPsych
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https://mindonthejob.com
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November is #Recovember, a time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery from work demands.
To participate, share the schedule, tell us what you’ve done to boost your recovery, and include the hashtag #RECOVEMBER.
#occupationalhealth
Reposted by Dr Ben J Searle
November is #Recovember, a time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery from work demands.
To participate, share the schedule, tell us what you’ve done to boost your recovery, and include the hashtag #RECOVEMBER.
#occupationalhealth
October 31, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Day 10 of #Recovember: Tell someone 3 things you find stressful

On Day 7 we discussed listing stressful work demands. Today, we'll share some items from that list with others. I'm going to talk about the barriers to doing this as well as the benefits. 1/3
#stress

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#RECOVEMBER
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER, the time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine S…
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November 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
#Recovember Day 9: Share a personal boundary
On Day 1 we did personal boundaries - rules we apply to ourselves and decisions we make about how we want to live our lives. My example was deciding that you’re not going to check work emails after 6pm. 1/4
#psychology
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#RECOVEMBER
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER, the time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine S…
mindonthejob.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:39 AM
#Recovember Day 8: Get some exercise.

This is nice and simple. Exercise appears to help us deal with stress. It makes our bodies and minds a little more resilient, and also improves our short-term responses to work stressors. So go get some exercise today! 1/2

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#RECOVEMBER
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER, the time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine S…
mindonthejob.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:35 AM
#Recovember Day 7: List 5+ stressful work demands

Just a few days ago I wanted you to focus on the positive, so why would I encourage you to focus on "stressors" (things that cause you stress)? This one will take longer to explain. 1/8
#stress #burnout #iopsychology
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#RECOVEMBER
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER, the time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine S…
mindonthejob.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Don't miss this ABC Radio National conversation about the early warning signs of #burnout, featuring me and Beyond Blue's Luke Martin in conversation with the ABC's Lisa Leong.

#psychology #health #wellbeing #burnoutprevention

www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Are you on the path to burnout? These are the red flags... - ABC listen
New research has uncovered early warning signs of burnout that could help you get on top of it, before it goes too far. Learn strategies to identify these signs, recover from work stress and prevent b...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:27 AM
#Recovember Day 6: Record the next steps for incomplete tasks.

Do you ever get so involved in your work that, while off-duty, you keep thinking about incomplete tasks? If so, I have a great hack for you: a little post-work planning can help you to switch off. 1/4
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#RECOVEMBER
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER, the time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine S…
mindonthejob.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM
So this should have been #recovember Day 5 instead of 6. Trying to post for different time zones on different platforms.

#iopsychology #occupationalhealthpsychology #recovery
#Recovember Day 6: List 3 things you are grateful for

What's so great about gratitude? Paying attention to positive things in life can be a very powerful mental practice. A daily gratitude diary is one of the easiest ways to do this. 1/4

#gratitude #recovery #rest

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#RECOVEMBER
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER, the time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine S…
mindonthejob.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Blast, this should be Day 5, not Day 6. Trying to arrange my posts to cater for different time zones.
#Recovember Day 6: List 3 things you are grateful for

What's so great about gratitude? Paying attention to positive things in life can be a very powerful mental practice. A daily gratitude diary is one of the easiest ways to do this. 1/4

#gratitude #recovery #rest

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#RECOVEMBER
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER, the time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine S…
mindonthejob.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:56 AM
#Recovember Day 6: List 3 things you are grateful for

What's so great about gratitude? Paying attention to positive things in life can be a very powerful mental practice. A daily gratitude diary is one of the easiest ways to do this. 1/4

#gratitude #recovery #rest

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#RECOVEMBER
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER, the time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine S…
mindonthejob.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:20 AM
#Recovember Day 4: Spend 30+ min working on art, craft, or a hobby.

For many of us, resting during our downtime involves passive entertainment activities such as scrolling through social media or watching TV. There's nothing wrong with doing this occasionally... 1/4
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#RECOVEMBER
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER, the time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine S…
mindonthejob.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
#Recovember Day 3: Plan rest breaks into your day (and take them!)

Rests aren't signs of weakness, they're critical for a healthy and productive! So today we're going to talk about "microbreaks" (rests of 10 minutes or less). 1/4

#rest #microbreak #iopsychology
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#RECOVEMBER
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER, the time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine S…
mindonthejob.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
#Recovember Day 2: Make a meaningful connection!

Meaningful connections are good for wellbeing. Connecting with friends and family can help you feel supported, especially if you're struggling. But if you're already burned out, deliberate efforts to reconnect can be even more important! 1/3
November 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
November is a great time of year to get a bit more mindful about our day-to-day recovery practices. All month I'll be sharing some practices that can facilitate strong day-to-day recovery. Try some and share your experiences with the hashtag #Recovember!

Lets get started! 1/3
#psychology #wellbeing
November 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM
November is #Recovember, a time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery from work demands.
To participate, share the schedule, tell us what you’ve done to boost your recovery, and include the hashtag #RECOVEMBER.
#occupationalhealth
October 31, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Reposted by Dr Ben J Searle
Some #WHS interventions help protect workers by making life just a little easier each day. In this issue of READ BEFORE BURNING, I discuss ways that leaders and individuals can facilitate better day-to-day recovery from the demands of work.
#iopsychology #burnout
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Read Before Burning #05: Recommendations for Recovery
Welcome to Read Before Burning, a monthly newsletter by psychologist Dr Ben J. Searle. Come here for simple but informative coverage of burnout-related concepts, research findings, and actionable a…
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October 27, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Some #WHS interventions help protect workers by making life just a little easier each day. In this issue of READ BEFORE BURNING, I discuss ways that leaders and individuals can facilitate better day-to-day recovery from the demands of work.
#iopsychology #burnout
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/10...
Read Before Burning #05: Recommendations for Recovery
Welcome to Read Before Burning, a monthly newsletter by psychologist Dr Ben J. Searle. Come here for simple but informative coverage of burnout-related concepts, research findings, and actionable a…
mindonthejob.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:07 AM
This important study from the Journal of Applied Psychology shows that stress:
* lingers and builds from one day to the next, AND
* has physical as well as psychological consequences, AND
* is contagious, with parent stress affecting children.
#stress #chronicstress
Can parents' stress cross over to their children? 🔄

New research by French and colleagues (2025) published in the Journal of Applied Psychology suggests that stress from both work and nonwork can ricochet from parents to their adolescents.

📄Full article available here: doi.org/10.1037/apl0...
October 16, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Reposted by Dr Ben J Searle
It's #worldmentalhealthday2025 (10.10.25)
A great day to ask about what your organisation is doing to integrate different approaches to supporting employee mental health -- and to push forward on whatever is the next top priority!
#mentalhealth #safety #wellbeing #leadership
October 9, 2025 at 11:37 PM
It's #worldmentalhealthday2025 (10.10.25)
A great day to ask about what your organisation is doing to integrate different approaches to supporting employee mental health -- and to push forward on whatever is the next top priority!
#mentalhealth #safety #wellbeing #leadership
October 9, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Reposted by Dr Ben J Searle
I had a great time talking to the hosts of the Psych Health and Safety podcast about how leaders can more effectively identify and manage #burnout at work.

#iopsychology #leadership #occhealthsafety #worksafety
youtu.be/he7i5rA3Mzs
When a burnout researcher develops burnout... with Dr Ben Searle
YouTube video by FlourishDx
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September 30, 2025 at 1:40 AM
I had a great time talking to the hosts of the Psych Health and Safety podcast about how leaders can more effectively identify and manage #burnout at work.

#iopsychology #leadership #occhealthsafety #worksafety
youtu.be/he7i5rA3Mzs
When a burnout researcher develops burnout... with Dr Ben Searle
YouTube video by FlourishDx
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September 30, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Reposted by Dr Ben J Searle
The University of Western Australia is hiring:
Lecturer (Industrial and Organisational Psychology)
September 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM
If you're new to BlueSky, starter packs are a way to help find your tribe. If you're an IO psychologist, be aware that there's still room for me to add more names here -- just reach out to me!
This is a Starter Pack for Work, Industrial, and Organisational/Organizational Psychology enthusiasts new to BlueSky. I apologise to the fine people I have surely missed!

#iopsych #iopsychology #workpsychology #organizationalpsychology #organisationalpsychology

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September 27, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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How well does your organisation meet the employee's basic psychological needs?

Listen to my interview with Professor Marylène Gagné about what happens when you fail to meet those needs - and the possibilities available if you do meet them.
#iopsychology #management
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2.10: Self-determination in the Workplace
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September 26, 2025 at 7:29 AM