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Lessons from Iceland’s Four-Day Week: Work Less, Connect More
An article about Iceland’s nationwide shift to a four-day workweek paints a compelling picture of how systemic change can influence not just productivity and job satisfaction, but overall health, social connection, and collective well-being. From an interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, … Continue reading
Posted in Well-being
Tagged 4-day work week, biological needs, employment, Iceland, IPNB, money, productivity, work, working conditions, workplace
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Burnout is an Environmental Condition
From an IPNB perspective, burnout can be viewed as an environmental illness. It arises when the demands and stressors from a person’s environment—whether work, relationships, or social pressures—exceed their capacity to cope and recover. This imbalance, combined with insufficient support, … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged burnout, employment, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, job, Mental Health, Stress, work
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The Surgeon General’s Warning on Parental Stress: the IPNB Case for Community and Systemic Support
From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, the Surgeon General’s warning about parents being stressed out highlights the critical role of relationships and community in mental health. Here’s how IPNB might frame this issue: Importance of Relational SafetyIPNB emphasizes the significance … Continue reading
Posted in Community
Tagged burnout, connection, culture, Empathy, healthcare, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, parental leave, parents, Psychology, Regulation, resilience, structure, surgeon general, warning, work
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