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“People associate hard work and overload with stress. But, like suffering, stress is complicated. Bad stress is stress that a system can't endure without suffering damage. It is unplanned, uncontrolled, allows no time for rest and recovery, and exceeds the capacity of the system to adjust to it. As the popular phrase suggests, it burns people out and, over time, it can decimate an entire workforce.”

Quote by Edward Hallowell

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Edward Hallowell

Edward Hallowell is a renowned psychiatrist specializing in the mental health of children and adolescents. His work has significantly contributed to the public's understanding and treatment of ADHD. more

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