learn more about fighting burnout on our blog

burnout happens when your 'tank' runs empty: when stress takes more out of you than you can effectively top back up.

on our blog, we cover the latest stress and recovery research, help you build and practice skills, keep you across what's going on in TANK world, and share stories about what happens when you're running on a full tank.

Featured Posts
the path is the goal - the most reliable way to enjoy the journey, even when it’s hard
tap into your intrinsic motivations to reduce stress and level up on joy
December 13, 2023
Welcome to TANK
Introducing TANK: we're here to end burnout
June 14, 2022

Latest Posts

New feature alert: 5 neat things we've just added to TANK
New tools and integrations to help you flourish
November 14, 2024
Switching off when everyone else seems to be on
What to do if recovery isn't a thing for the people around you
November 6, 2024
That's not fair! How to cope with unfair treatment
Unfairness is a significant driver of burnout. Here's what to do if it happens to you.
October 23, 2024
Festival of Flourishing week 4: less willpower, more system
Flourishing isn't easy, so this week is all about building systems to help.
October 21, 2024
Festival of Flourishing week 3: tuning your energy gauge
There’s no “right” level for stress or recovery. What’s important is the balance between them.
October 14, 2024
Stress better: ways to win back control
Lack of control over where, when or how we do our work can drive burnout. Reasserting control might be easier than you think.
October 9, 2024
Festival of Flourishing week 2: amplifying recovery
Welcome to week 2! This week we're finding new and better ways to top up that tank.
October 7, 2024
The Festival of Flourishing begins today
From Monday 30 September through Friday 1 November, we're offering fun, practical daily experiments in flourishing.
September 30, 2024
Five ways to connect that you might not have thought of
People are lonelier than ever, which makes courage more important than ever
September 20, 2024
Juice not worth the squeeze? It might be time to negotiate
Negotiation is a key stress-reduction skill
September 18, 2024
Time-boxing: a simple tool to help reduce workload and beat burnout
Excessive workload is a challenge for many high achievers. Time-boxing can help.
September 6, 2024
Dealing with toxic behaviour
Toxic behaviour causes burnout. Here's how to deal with it.
September 4, 2024
new ways to fight burnout in the TANK app
Just released! We've made some updates and we think you'll like them.
September 2, 2024
Can fun help fend off burnout? Survey says: yes!
How enjoying yourself can limit stress and hep you recover
August 28, 2024
Visualisation: possibilities over problems
"when I quit struggling with the problem, everything got easier"
August 21, 2024
The name game: a fun way to tune in better to how you're feeling
Why naming emotions can help defeat burnout, and how to make it fun
August 12, 2024
The two kinds of exercise that help with stress
Not all exercise is equal when it comes to dealing with stress. Here's what works, and why.
August 6, 2024
Worry and rumination: breaking mental habits to reduce stress
Worry and rumination create wasted stress. Here's how to break the habit.
July 10, 2024
Struggling with sleep? Here are five things to try
The 5 Ps of getting consistently good sleep
June 26, 2024
A better handle on how others are feeling can reduce stress for everyone
How to pick up signals you may be missing, and what to do with them
May 30, 2024
How to stop ruminating
Practical ways to plug a very common hole in your energy tank.
May 28, 2024
Tuning in to how you're feeling, and why it matters
Feelings aren't facts, but they are useful information.
May 9, 2024
Connecting with nature to reduce stress
How green spaces, wildlife and moving water can help to prevent burnout
April 9, 2024
Innoculating yourself against stress contagion
How not to "catch" stress from the people around you
March 18, 2024
Better values alignment, less stress
Values are like ocean currents. Swim with them, not against.
March 13, 2024
Taking time to reflect helps stress recovery
why writing it out works, and how to get the most out of it
February 26, 2024
Responding skillfully to strong emotions
Convert strong feelings from a weakness into a superpower
February 15, 2024
Setting and maintaining boundaries
Stop playing Tetris with your time, start setting your own rules for what to catch
February 13, 2024
Resisting social pressure to take on excess stress
Signals from others can amplify stress. Here's how to limit their effect.
January 19, 2024
Solving the paradox of difficult emotions
Facing into discomfort can yield unexpected results
January 10, 2024
the path is the goal - the most reliable way to enjoy the journey, even when it’s hard
tap into your intrinsic motivations to reduce stress and level up on joy
December 13, 2023
how to get what you really need
tuning into your emotions takes practice for most of us, but it's worth the effort
December 6, 2023
Self-care that works
research-backed ways to help your body rest and recover
November 22, 2023
Demystifying burnout: six key sources of stress
Understand these six stressors and develop effective strategies to address them.
November 20, 2023
Recovering from burnout
Reclaim your life from burnout by shifting your stress-recovery balance.
November 14, 2023
how to be productively unproductive
creativity needs effectiveness more than efficiency
October 10, 2023
It’s 'to-do's all the way down
It's a long ride: break early, break often
September 25, 2022
Welcome to TANK
Introducing TANK: we're here to end burnout
June 14, 2022
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annie dillard
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