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Actual PeopleS2E19 - An End to Stupid WorkAre we really getting work done, or just pretending en masse? We're working ourselves to death & getting little done. How do we fix it? Interview with former Washington Post reporter and director of Better Life Labs, Brigid Schulte.This episode dives into:Overwork CultureThe Behavioral Psychology of WorkThe Importance of "Real Work" vs. "Stupid Work"Systemic ChallengesWorkplace InequalityCultural Shifts and Public PolicyA Vision for the FutureGrab Brigid Schulte's Books here:Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better LifeOverwhelmed: Work, Love, and Play When No...2025-07-0225 min
De-Stress the NestEp. 40 - Time Confetti: The Best Kept Secret for Productivity with Jill WrightIn this episode of Destress The Nest, host Hannah Morgan sits down with time management coach and mother of four, Jill Wright, to dive into the surprisingly powerful concept of “Time Confetti.” Coined by author Brigid Schulte, time confetti refers to the scattered pockets of downtime we all experience throughout the day — waiting in line, sitting in the school pickup lane, or microwaving lunch. Jill reframes this often-overlooked concept as a tool for busy moms (and anyone, really!) to reclaim their time, improve productivity, and integrate meaningful self-care without carving out hours from their schedule.Key TakeawaysTime...2025-05-2708 min
Business & Society with Senthil Nathan#23 Overwork: Redefining Success and Sanity with Brigid SchulteWe're facing a crisis of overwork that's literally killing us. In this eye-opening conversation, award-winning journalist and author Brigid Schulte reveals how our toxic work culture has made overwork the norm, with devastating consequences for our health, happiness, and productivity.Brigid traces the origins of our overwork epidemic to the 1980s when corporate priorities shifted toward shareholder value above all else. This transformation created what she calls "greedy work" - jobs that demand more and more of our time, attention, and energy. For knowledge workers, this manifests as a pressure to be constantly available and working excessive...2025-05-1353 min
Better BeingsOver Work with Brigid SchulteWhat if work worked? Why has workaholism become a badge of honour?Journalist and author Brigid Schulte joins us for an uplifting conversation about our broken system and offers inspiration for a hopeful way forward.https://www.brigidschulte.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-3042 min
The Effective You#55 Overwhelmed - Brigid SchulteOverwhelmed – Finding Balance in a Fast-Paced WorldIn this episode, we explore Overwhelmed by Brigid Schulte, a deep dive into the modern struggle of juggling work, family, and personal time. Schulte examines why so many people feel constantly busy and stretched thin, uncovering societal pressures, workplace expectations, and cultural norms that contribute to our overwhelmed lives.We’ll break down key insights on time management, redefining success, and reclaiming space for rest and joy. If you’re tired of feeling overbooked and looking for ways to create more balance, this episode is your roadmap to escapi...2025-03-2728 min
Women AdvancingBeyond The Grind: Author, Brigid Schulte On The Workplace Of The Future Breaking Free From Overwork And OverwhelmAmerican culture tends to glorify busyness and overwork, focusing more on the amount of work than the actual value. Since most women are stuck in traditional gender roles and unfair cultural expectations, this workplace norm puts them in a pretty hard spot to grow and thrive. Kate Byrne discusses how to go beyond this status quo with New York Times bestselling author and journalist Brigid Schulte. Together, they discuss what it takes for women to combat overwork, reclaim their precious time, and push leaders away from the Ideal Worker myth. Brigid also explores the importance of treating your calendar...2025-03-2542 min
Keep the Line MovingJoyful Work | Brigid Schulte on Keep the Line Moving with Chris GarganoBrigid Schulte is a journalist, New York Times Best-Selling Author, and Director of Better Life Now. Brigid wrote Overwhelmed: Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time and Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life. We discuss the flaws of modern work culture, the value of storytelling, and finding joy in your work.Keep up with BrigidWebsite: https://www.brigidschulte.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brigidschulte/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brigidschulte/Twitter: https://x.com/brigidschulteKeep up with...2025-03-1831 min
The Well Woman Show343: Ending the Culture of Overwork with Brigid SchulteHello, and welcome to another episode of the Well Woman Show! I’m your host, Giovanna Rossi, and I’m absolutely thrilled to have you with us today. We’re diving deep into one of the most pressing topics of our time—how we work, live, and care for one another—and what that means for all of us striving for a healthy and fulfilling life.Today, I’m honored to introduce a truly inspiring guest: Bridget Schulte. Bridget is an award-winning journalist and author, as well as the director of the Better Life Lab at New America. For...2025-03-1437 min
Infinitum Leadership: Unlock Your Potential😔 Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life - Brigid SchulteOver Work examines the pervasive culture of overwork in Canada and its detrimental effects on workers, families, and society. It highlights the lack of work-life balance, especially for women and caregivers, and how current economic models fail to value unpaid labour. Schulte showcases potential solutions such as shorter workweeks, fair labour practices, and a re-evaluation of societal values to prioritise worker well-being over mere economic output. It criticises the prevailing "fiduciary absolutism," which prioritises shareholders over worker welfare and emphasises the need for systemic changes—including government policies and corporate practices—to addr...2025-02-2825 min
The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program — Events and InterviewsA New Year’s Resolution to Reject Over Work — A Book Talk with Brigid SchulteA key piece of the American dream is that hard work leads to economic success. Yet in recent years, many people seem to be working harder while reaping fewer rewards. Moreover, even people who are successful in economic terms often feel compelled to participate in overwork. In her new book “Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life,” author Brigid Schulte dismantles the pervasive idea that overwork guarantees success, happiness, or economic security.
In this virtual book talk — hosted by the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program on January 16, 2025 — Schulte challenges participants to rethink...2025-01-2157 min
People Strategy ForumBrigid Schulte- Over Work: Transforming The Daily Grind In The Quest For A Better LifeWork is often the number one cause of overwhelm, busyness, and misery in our everyday lives. The unfortunate culture of over work must be put to an end, and Brigid Schulte is here to discuss what it takes to finally get rid of the unhealthy daily grind. In this episode, the director of Better Life Lab explains how business leaders must focus more on creating supportive work environments for their employees, where outcomes and impact are valued more than work hours and presence alone. Brigid also stresses the importance of integrating transparency, honesty, and growth into the work culture...2025-01-2037 min
New Books in Big IdeasBrigid Schulte, "Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life" (Henry Holt, 2024)Following Overwhelmed, Brigid Schulte's groundbreaking examination of time management and stress, the prizewinning journalist now turns her attention to the greatest culprit in America's quality-of-life crisis: the way our economy and culture conceive of work. Americans across all demographics, industries, and socioeconomic levels report exhaustion, burnout, and the wish for more meaningful lives. This full-system failure in our structure of work affects everything from gender inequality to domestic stability, and it even shortens our lifespans.Drawing on years of research, Schulte traces the arc of our discontent from a time before the 1980s, when work was compatible w...2025-01-201h 03
New Books in Economic and Business HistoryBrigid Schulte, "Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life" (Henry Holt, 2024)Following Overwhelmed, Brigid Schulte's groundbreaking examination of time management and stress, the prizewinning journalist now turns her attention to the greatest culprit in America's quality-of-life crisis: the way our economy and culture conceive of work. Americans across all demographics, industries, and socioeconomic levels report exhaustion, burnout, and the wish for more meaningful lives. This full-system failure in our structure of work affects everything from gender inequality to domestic stability, and it even shortens our lifespans.Drawing on years of research, Schulte traces the arc of our discontent from a time before the 1980s, when work was compatible w...2025-01-201h 03
New Books in American StudiesBrigid Schulte, "Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life" (Henry Holt, 2024)Following Overwhelmed, Brigid Schulte's groundbreaking examination of time management and stress, the prizewinning journalist now turns her attention to the greatest culprit in America's quality-of-life crisis: the way our economy and culture conceive of work. Americans across all demographics, industries, and socioeconomic levels report exhaustion, burnout, and the wish for more meaningful lives. This full-system failure in our structure of work affects everything from gender inequality to domestic stability, and it even shortens our lifespans.Drawing on years of research, Schulte traces the arc of our discontent from a time before the 1980s, when work was compatible w...2025-01-201h 03
New Books in Politics and PolemicsBrigid Schulte, "Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life" (Henry Holt, 2024)Following Overwhelmed, Brigid Schulte's groundbreaking examination of time management and stress, the prizewinning journalist now turns her attention to the greatest culprit in America's quality-of-life crisis: the way our economy and culture conceive of work. Americans across all demographics, industries, and socioeconomic levels report exhaustion, burnout, and the wish for more meaningful lives. This full-system failure in our structure of work affects everything from gender inequality to domestic stability, and it even shortens our lifespans.Drawing on years of research, Schulte traces the arc of our discontent from a time before the 1980s, when work was compatible w...2025-01-201h 03
New Books in SociologyBrigid Schulte, "Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life" (Henry Holt, 2024)Following Overwhelmed, Brigid Schulte's groundbreaking examination of time management and stress, the prizewinning journalist now turns her attention to the greatest culprit in America's quality-of-life crisis: the way our economy and culture conceive of work. Americans across all demographics, industries, and socioeconomic levels report exhaustion, burnout, and the wish for more meaningful lives. This full-system failure in our structure of work affects everything from gender inequality to domestic stability, and it even shortens our lifespans.Drawing on years of research, Schulte traces the arc of our discontent from a time before the 1980s, when work was compatible w...2025-01-201h 03
New Books in Public PolicyBrigid Schulte, "Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life" (Henry Holt, 2024)Following Overwhelmed, Brigid Schulte's groundbreaking examination of time management and stress, the prizewinning journalist now turns her attention to the greatest culprit in America's quality-of-life crisis: the way our economy and culture conceive of work. Americans across all demographics, industries, and socioeconomic levels report exhaustion, burnout, and the wish for more meaningful lives. This full-system failure in our structure of work affects everything from gender inequality to domestic stability, and it even shortens our lifespans.Drawing on years of research, Schulte traces the arc of our discontent from a time before the 1980s, when work was compatible w...2025-01-201h 03
NBN Book of the DayBrigid Schulte, "Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life" (Henry Holt, 2024)Following Overwhelmed, Brigid Schulte's groundbreaking examination of time management and stress, the prizewinning journalist now turns her attention to the greatest culprit in America's quality-of-life crisis: the way our economy and culture conceive of work. Americans across all demographics, industries, and socioeconomic levels report exhaustion, burnout, and the wish for more meaningful lives. This full-system failure in our structure of work affects everything from gender inequality to domestic stability, and it even shortens our lifespans.Drawing on years of research, Schulte traces the arc of our discontent from a time before the 1980s, when work was compatible w...2025-01-201h 03
The Essential PodcastOverwork, Examining the Daily Grind with Brigid SchulteThis week, Nathan is joined by Brigid Schulte, author of "Overwork: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life." Together, the duo discusses the challenges of modern work life and explore innovative solutions to combat overwork. Brigid Schulte: Book: Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life More S&P Global Content: The Daily Update S&P Global Look Forward Report Credits: Host/Author: Nathan Hunt Producer/Editor: Patrick Moroney Published With Assistance From: Kyle May, Kurt Burger, Camille McManus www.spglobal.com2024-12-1739 min
Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri MillerIn her new book, journalist Brigid Schulte asks what if work wasn’t such a grind?The pandemic shook up the way many of us work. It accelerated change in a system often slow to adapt. But more change is needed, argues journalist Brigid Schulte. Her new book, “Over Work,” is centered on the idea that work has not really worked for “far too may people for far too long.” Americans increasingly say they are dissatisfied with their jobs and burned out. It’s a bleak setting for employees — and employers. So how do we make work work? Can the daily grind be transformed? Schulte joins MPR News hos...2024-12-1352 min
Hello Monday with Jessi HempelRe-examining the Culture of Work: How to Find Balance and Beat Burnout with Brigid SchulteAs the year winds down, many of us reflect on our work, our personal lives, and the balance (or lack thereof) between the two. In this episode of Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel talks with Brigid Schulte, the best-selling author of Overwhelmed and Over Work, about the culture of work and how it shapes our lives. Brigid’s research spans countries like Iceland, Japan, and the U.S., giving her unique insights into how different cultures approach work-life balance and productivity.Brigid shares why the pressure to love our work and work non-stop is unsustainable and harmful. As technology—especially AI—reshape...2024-11-2536 min
Big Careers, Small ChildrenBrigid Schulte - Overcoming Overwork with Strategies for a Balanced LifeCan we truly have thriving careers without sacrificing family life?In this episode, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Brigid Schulte, author of Overworked: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life, about the pervasive issue of overwork and its impact on individuals and families. Brigid emphasises the importance of redefining what success looks like in the workplace, advocating for a shift from measuring productivity by hours spent to valuing meaningful output. They discuss practical steps for individuals to take, even in unsupportive environments, highlighting the need for boundaries and prioritising...2024-11-2148 min
Six Pixels of Separation PodcastSPOS #957 – Brigid Schulte On Transforming The Daily Grind Into A Better LifeWelcome to episode #957 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Brigid Schulte is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author who has spent her career delving into the intricacies of modern life, particularly the challenges of balancing work, love, and play. With nearly 17 years at The Washington Post, where she was part of a team that won The Pulitzer Prize, Brigid has written for a myriad of publications including The Atlantic, The Guardian, Time, and Slate. Her work often focuses on the unsustainable pace of our always-on culture and the societal narratives that shape our perceptions...2024-11-101h 01
Lead From the HeartBrigid Schulte: Why Work Isn’t Working & How We Can Fix It In this episode, we delve into the pervasive issue of burnout & dissatisfaction in modern work cultures & explore how rethinking workplace operations can enhance employee well-being. Our guest, Brigid Schulte, author of the bestseller “Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life,” provides uncommonly researched perspectives on […]
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C-SPAN BookshelfAW: Brigid Schulte, "Over Work"Journalist Brigid Schulte examined the future of work and explored how to better align workplace culture with the needs of American workers. She was interviewed by Business Insider chief correspondent Aki Ito. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-10-131h 02
After WordsBrigid Schulte, "Over Work"Journalist Brigid Schulte examined the future of work and explored how to better align workplace culture with the needs of American workers. She was interviewed by Business Insider chief correspondent Aki Ito. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-10-131h 02
Persistence Playbook#90-Brigid Schulte-The American Working System isn't Working: How to Conquer OverwhelmToday we sit down with Brigid Schulte, an American journalist, New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and Director of the Better Life Lab at New America, to discuss the state of American work culture and its impact on our lives.Why does the U.S. continue to work longer hours than other countries, yet still struggle with productivity and burnout?Brigid shares surprising insights into the hidden costs of our obsession with busyness and how the pandemic exposed cracks in our approach to work.Tune in as we explore the answer to could rethinking what...2024-10-1140 min
Your Working LifeRedesign Work to Have Quality of Life with Brigid Schulte Brigid Schulte is the author of the bestselling Overwhelmed: Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time and an award-winning journalist formerly for the Washington Post, where she was part of a team that won a Pulitzer Prize. She is also the director of the Better Life Lab, the work-family justice and gender equity program at New America. She lives in Alexandria, Virginia, with her husband and two children. Over Work Talking Points: ● Redesigning Work to have Time for Quality of life. How to more deliberately prioritize quality of life in our hectic da...2024-10-1124 min
I Dare You PodcastEpisode 142: 3 Ways to Work Fewer Hours, Have Less Stress, and Find More Meaning with Brigid SchulteBrigid Schulte is an award winning journalist and a New York Times bestselling author of her new book, Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life. She was a staff writer at the Washington Post and Washington Post magazine for nearly 17 years, and part of a team that won the Pulitzer Prize.
Brigid’s mission is to change the way we work, love and play so we can all live wholehearted, joyful, good lives.
She has appeared on numerous TV and radio programs including NBC Nightly News, Good Morning America, BB...2024-10-0838 min
The Daring to Rest PodcastReimagining the Landscape of Work with Brigid SchulteWhat if changing our relationship with grind culture requires imagining a new story? My guest today on the Daring to Rest Podcast thinks so. In the spring of 2014, I had the pleasure of speaking about daring to rest and then introducing the main speaker Brigid Schulte, who had just written her first book, Overwhelmed: How to Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time. The organizers of this gathering clearly got the equation right: the antidote to overwhelm is rest. Since writing her first book, Brigid, as a journalist and the...2024-10-0556 min
Keen On AmericaEpisode 2201: Brigid Schulte on turning the daily grind of work into a more meaningful lifeDo you work too hard? Is it ruining your life? If so, then you may want to look at Brigid Schulte’s new book, Over Work, an exploration of why American work isn’t working and how our lives can be made more meaningful. Schulte traces the arc of our discontent from a time before the neo-liberal 1980s, when work was compatible with well-being and allowed a single earner to support a family, until today, with millions of our new precariat working multiple hourly jobs or in white-collar positions where no hours are ever off duty. And she imagines a fu...2024-09-2544 min
Where Work Meets Life™ with Dr. LauraOver Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better LifeDr. Laura welcomes Brigid Schulte, journalist, think tank program director, keynote speaker, and author of the best-selling book, Overwhelmed: Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time. Brigid is currently the Director of the Better Life Lab and her latest book Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life, focuses on how our lives can improve by examining overwork. She and Dr. Laura discuss what contributes to overwork and how we can make meaningful changes in work in terms of policy, gender equality, and cultural attitudes and behaviors. The notion of...2024-09-2443 min
Experience The Immersive Full Audiobook Now, Busy Professionals!Over Work by Brigid SchultePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/8944to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Over Work
Author: Brigid Schulte
Narrator: Rachel Perry
Format: mp3
Length: 12 hrs and 37 mins
Release date: 09-17-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 3 ratings
Genres: Workplace & Organizational Behavior
Publisher's Summary:
Following Overwhelmed, Brigid Schulte’s groundbreaking examination of time management and stress, the prizewinning journalist now turns her attention to the greatest culprit in America’s quality-of-life crisis: the way our economy and culture conceive of work. Americans across all demographics, industries, and socioeconomic levels report exhaustion, burnout, and the wish for more meaningful lives. This full-system failure in our stru...2024-09-1712h 37
Bossed UpHow We Get Over Overwork to Build a Better LifeWhat individual, organizational, and policy changes will help us transform the daily grind into the good life? The conversation around work-life balance and women in the workplace can feel stalled. You might speak out and speak up about the problems and inequity you see every day, yet insufficient individual solutions remain the most common recommendations. This lack of progress highlights a widespread systemic problem.Brigid Schulte has quite literally written the book on what’s up with our ongoing struggle to balance a good life with a sustainable career. Her latest book, Over Work: Transforming the Daily Gr...2024-09-1734 min
Career ContessaOver Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest For a Better LifeWe live in a work era that author and workplace expert Brigid Schulte calls a “quality of life” crisis. This full-system failure in our structure of work affects everything. We’ll discuss solutions and the research from Brigid’s new book Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in The Quest for a Better Life. You’ll learn:What’s causing this full-system failure, The impact of putting humans first in how work is conceivedThe three things all people need for “good work.”Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career C...2024-09-1733 minExperience The Most Heart-Pounding Full Audiobook Today!Over Work by Brigid SchultePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/8944to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Over Work
Author: Brigid Schulte
Narrator: Rachel Perry
Format: mp3
Length: 12 hrs and 37 mins
Release date: 09-17-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 3 ratings
Genres: Workplace & Organizational Behavior
Publisher's Summary:
Following Overwhelmed, Brigid Schulte’s groundbreaking examination of time management and stress, the prizewinning journalist now turns her attention to the greatest culprit in America’s quality-of-life crisis: the way our economy and culture conceive of work. Americans across all demographics, industries, and socioeconomic levels report exhaustion, burnout, and the wish for more meaningful lives. This full-system failure in our stru...2024-09-1712h 37
Your Library on the Go With Free AudiobookOver Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life Audiobook by Brigid SchulteListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 752096
Title: Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life
Author: Brigid Schulte
Narrator: Rachel Perry
Format: Unabridged
Length: 12:37:39
Language: English
Release date: 09-17-24
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Genres: Business & Economics, Self Development, Politics, Health & Wellness, Public Policy, HR & Office Administration
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Brigid Schulte is a vital voice on the future of work, and her carefully researched book lights the way to fewer hours, less stress, and more meaning. Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential, and host...2024-09-1712h 37
SPARKEDHow to Overcome Work-Induced Overwhelm | Brigid SchulteIs the way we work slowly killing us? Brigid Schulte, author of "Overwhelmed: How to Work Less, Accomplish More, and Finally Start Living," peels back the toxic hustle culture corroding our health and relationships. In this candid discussion, Schulte shares eye-opening research on the work stressors driving burnout epidemics and offers a path to reclaim meaningful work-life balance. Discover actionable tips to redesign your workday, push back against unrealistic expectations, and cultivate the courage to simply say "no" - before it's too late.Guest: Brigid Schulte, author of bestselling books, Overwhelmed and Over Work, 2024-09-1739 minWhere Work Meets Life™ with Dr. LauraWelcome to Season 5: Trends in the World of Work and How Humanity Can EvolveDr. Laura reflects on the past four years as she welcomes everyone to Season Five of Where Work Meets Life™. In looking back through nearly one hundred episodes, she reiterates her desire to help people and organizations thrive, find career fulfillment, and advocate for a better world. What, then, does Season Five hold for us? Dr. Laura gives a glimpse into the future and the pressing issues she will continue to research and pursue as well as those she is revisiting to shine more light on.Employee mental health concerns, burnout, and overwork are increasing in young wo...2024-09-1016 min
Leaders' Playground10: Escaping the time trap: How to turn time confetti into time serenityTick-tock goes the clock, echoing the relentlessly busy pace of life. From my early days as a teacher to life as a principal juggling a young family, my obsession with time management and productivity twisted my days into a chaotic, multitasking, exhausting whirlwind.In this episode, we explore the concept of "Time Confetti," a term coined by Brigid Schulte, representing the way time in our modern lives gets chopped up into tiny scraps like confetti. Through a series of experiments (try it with me!) and surprising studies (featuring a unicycling clown?!?) we'll explore the science of task...2024-07-0124 min