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How Recovery Time Off Prevents Career Burnout
In this episode of The Burnout Podcast with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the power of purposeful time off as a burnout prevention tool. Drawing on a 2024 study from the Journal of Organizational Behavior that tracked 1,200 workers across six months, they break down why not all time off is equal. Lucas explains the difference between 'recovery time off' — short, intentional breaks designed for psychological detachment — and typical vacation or sick days, which often come with guilt or catch-up work. They discuss how companies like the online retailer Zappos have experimented with…
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