Your Subject Lines Might Be Burning People Out
Our most-watched Instagram Reel this past quarter (9.8K views, 59 interactions!) was just us yelling (lovingly) about this:
“Refine your subject lines, for the love of god!”
And clearly… it hit a nerve.
Because no one has time to open one more vague, lifeless email.
But here’s the deeper layer: When people are burned out, even subject lines feel overwhelming.
And how different people need different strategies to recover.
Let’s break it down:
Tailored Strategies for Each Burnout Profile
🟠 The Disengaged
You feel emotionally detached, withdrawn, or resentful toward your work or team.
Motivation is low, and work feels meaningless or misaligned with your values.
Strategy: Build Social Support
Try the FITT model:
Frequency – Regular check-ins
Intensity – Real, meaningful conversations
Time – Even 5 minutes of presence counts
Type – Emotional support, not just status updates
🧠 Connection is the antidote to cynicism.
🔵 The Overextended
You’re constantly overwhelmed, overworked, or running on empty.
You push through fatigue, often believing rest will set you back.
Strategy: Manage Workload Smarter
Know your capacity vs capability
Use the Yerkes-Dodson Curve to find your peak zone
Focus on prescribed vs perceived vs actual workload
Prioritize high-impact tasks
🧠 Productivity has a peak, don’t confuse motion with progress.
🟢 The Ineffective
You feel unproductive, undervalued, or like you’re falling behind.
A lack of confidence or skill alignment makes you question your competence.
Strategy: Upskill with Intention
Identify skill gaps
Align learning with your strengths
Choose upskilling, not perfection
Use coaching, mentorship, or bite-sized learning
🧠 Confidence comes from competence, learn where it matters.
Dive deeper into each profile
Access all the strategies 👉 Full blog link
Which burnout profile do you see in yourself or your team right now?
Written By: Sumana Jeddy
______________________________
Stay Connected with Jeddy Wellness
Discover evidence-based research and innovative strategies to build and activate healthier workplaces.
What June Taught Us About Stress, Energy, and Engagement
Workplace Wellness Hour (June Recap) & Season 3 Finale As Season 3 of Workplace Wellness Hour comes to a close, hosts Felipe Cofiño and Sumana
Better Subject Lines + Burnout Profiles: Q2 Recap
Your Subject Lines Might Be Burning People Out Our most-watched Instagram Reel this past quarter (9.8K views, 59 interactions!) was just us yelling (lovingly) about
