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Avoiding Burnout

Prioritizing your well-being is essential to sustaining a productive career. 

Top AWIS Resources For Avoiding Burnout

Burnout is a very real challenge across STEM fields. High expectations and constant change can take a toll on even the most passionate professionals. Setting boundaries, taking time to reset/recharge, and finding support can help you do your best work.

We have gathered together our top resources below to support you.

AWIS Members:

As an AWIS member, you don’t have to navigate burnout on your own. Check out the resources below or ask for help in the online community. If you have any issues logging in, email awis@awis.org. 

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Non-members:

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin lately, join AWIS. You’ll get full access to the resources below and a supportive community. Please contact awis@awis.org with any questions. 

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Check out these webinars in our on-demand library:

How Women in STEM Can Lead Without Burning Out (January 22, 2026) Join Dr. Amy Loden Tiffany for a science-backed session on overcoming perfectionism in STEM leadership and high-pressure environments. Learn how high-achieving women can recognize burnout patterns, shift out of all-or-nothing thinking, and lead with clarity and ease. She shares practical strategies to strengthen resilience, protect your well-being, and support sustainable success in your STEM career.

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Mental Wellness in the Workplace (May 15, 2025) Join Dr. Angela Kenzslowe, PsyD, MBA, for key strategies on how to foster psychological safety, resilience, and overall well-being to enhance workplace productivity and innovation. This session provides participants with essential tools to create a supportive, healthy environment for all.

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How to Do the Work You Love Without Burning Out (September 16, 2022) Nataly Kogan explains that cultivating our well-being is non-negotiable if we want to sustainably do the work we love. Don’t buy into the story that we need to choose between success and well-being. 

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Read these articles from the Nucleus:

  • Mental Health and Well-Being in STEMM 12/2/23 – The mental health crisis in STEMM is real. However, growing awareness of scientists’ mental-health challenges has created a push to ensure the well-being of STEMM trainees and practitioners.
  • A Scientist’s Journey to Mental Health Advocacy in STEMM 10/20/23 – Dr. Wendy Ingram is CEO and cofounder of Dragonfly Mental Health, a nonprofit with a mission to cultivate excellent mental health among academics worldwide.
  • Meet Mental Health Advocate Dr. Dr. Zoë Ayres 11/2/22 – Dr. Zoë Ayres advocates for improved mental health awareness and support in academia and beyond, as well as greater representation and inclusivity within STEM, alongside her day job as a research scientist.

Other tips:

Remember you can also seek advice from AWIS members in the online community. Sharing your struggles can help normalize issues for others! 

Let us know if this information was helpful or what else you would like to see by emailing awis@awis.org.