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How Recovery Sabbaticals Prevent Career Burnout
Lucas and Luna explore the concept of recovery sabbaticals—longer breaks specifically aimed at preventing burnout, not just recovering from it. They discuss the science behind why two weeks isn't enough for deep recovery, cite research from the Harvard Business Review showing that three to six months off can reset cortisol levels and improve cognitive function, and look at how companies like Buffer and Patagonia have implemented sabbatical policies. They also address the practical hurdles—financial, career, and cultural—and offer strategies for negotiating a recovery sabbatical or…
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