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Almost 30% of employees are experiencing ‘silent burnout’—and no one’s talking about it.Silent burnout affects around 30% of the workforcegettyAm I burned out?Most people asking themselves this question are looking for the traditional signs: performance disruptions, personality shifts, missed deadlines, withdrawing from workplace social outings, increased sick days, a lack of enthusiasm, or ultimately, a breaking point that triggering a leave of absence.What most don’t realize is that traditional burnout has a less-obvious cousin known as ‘silent burnout.’ And according to recent data from Spring Health, it’s on the rise with 40% of burned-out employees experiencing silent burnout.“At Spring Health,…

Growth Does Not Always Require Giving Something Up Every growing business reaches a point where ambition starts to outpace available resources. Expansion plans become more serious. New hires are needed. Equipment upgrades can no longer wait. Marketing budgets stretch thin. At that stage, many owners assume they have only two choices: sell equity or slow down growth. That assumption is becoming outdated. Modern businesses now have access to a broader range of funding strategies that allow them to scale while keeping ownership intact. Entrepreneurs are becoming more cautious about giving away shares too early, especially when they believe the long-term…

Millions of Americans depend on Social Security payments to cover essential expenses each month, but when that payment comes through isn’t the same for everyone.Payment dates depend on two things — when you first started collecting benefits and your birthday.According to the SSA’s 2026 benefit payment calendar, for most recipients, payments follow a staggered Wednesday schedule.How payment dates are determinedThe Social Security Administration disburses payments to two groups — retired workers who receive Social Security benefits and individuals living with disabilities, who receive Supplemental Security Income benefits.AdvertisementAdvertisementFor Social Security benefit payments, SSA divides recipients into three groups based on birthday:Born…

State boundaries can be iconic. Many were drawn by human hands, but some of the most recognizable contours were shaped by nature: the boot of southeastern Louisiana, carved by the Mississippi River, or the ocean waves sculpting the hook of Cape Cod in Massachusetts.For a moment, imagine that there are no state lines. View the United States through its natural contours. As curators at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, we often look at our nation this way, drawing different kinds of maps that trace mountains, watersheds, animal migrations, biomes, ancient seas, and so much more.These kinds of maps…

Many public figures attract admiration, attention, and influence on a scale that few people ever experience. Whether they are entertainers, business leaders, politicians, athletes, or historical figures, life in the public spotlight often requires a high degree of confidence, ambition, and self-promotion. Because of this, people sometimes wonder whether certain famous individuals display narcissistic traits. However, it is important to distinguish between exhibiting narcissistic behaviors and having a diagnosable mental health condition such as Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). While traits such as grandiosity, a strong desire for recognition, or a focus on personal achievement may resemble narcissism, only qualified mental…

Quick Read Mary Johnson raised her 2027 Social Security COLA estimate to 4.7%, up from 4.2% a month prior, hinting it could climb even higher. A higher COLA signals elevated inflation, not financial gain. COLAs only match rising costs and never exceed them. Retirees need stocks and bonds for supplemental income, since Social Security COLAs are designed only to keep pace with inflation, not beat it. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to help you answer that today. Each advisor has been carefully vetted, and must act…

Former railroad bridge now serves as a public gathering space over the Kansas River – Credit: Thornton Tomasetti GNN has previously reported on heritage American architecture finding new life as hospitality and entertainment centers. On the Kansas River, a 120-year-old railroad bridge has been infused with the labor and love of both states the trains used to pass through, and has been resurrected into a restaurant and event space plus walking path. The Rock Island Bridge opened this April, with a full opening of all areas slated for mid-summer. Its CEO, Mike Zeller, holds a 66-year lease on the structure…

CDC data on children’s mental health.) As schools closed, many students faced isolation from peers, which can heighten anxiety levels and feelings of loneliness. The uncertainty surrounding the pandemic and the fear of illness further compounded these challenges. In a study conducted by the CDC, over 25% of high school students reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety during the pandemic, underscoring the critical need for targeted mental health support during such crises. Addressing Youth Anxiety: Strategies for Parents and Educators Understanding the trends in youth anxiety is the first step in addressing this growing concern. Parents and educators play a crucial…

We talk a lot about starting. Starting fresh. Starting over. Starting before you’re ready. But finishing is where your self-respect quietly gets tested. ‘Done’ is a love language because it tells your nervous system, “I can follow through.” Not perfectly. Not dramatically. Just honestly. And in a world that keeps rewarding endless optimization, finishing can feel almost rebellious. You stop editing the life out of something and finally let it breathe.   10 Reasons Why ‘Done’ Is a Love Language 1. Done Is a Love Language Because It Builds Self-Trust Every unfinished thing leaves a little tab open in your…

Photo of young man courtesy of Corwin-Connect.com (Photo of Donavan Metayer courtesy of Go Fund Me). By David L. Snelling MIAMI – Young Black men are committing suicide at alarming rates and experts say most deaths could’ve been prevented if the warning signs were addressed with mental health awareness. A young Black man is one mental health crisis away from taking his own life. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Center (CDC), suicide is now the third leading cause of death for Black men between the ages of 15 and 34, with rates rising sharply in the…