Overwhelmed Overwhelmed Brigid Schulte

Overwhelmed

Balancing Career, Family, and Personal Life in a Time-Starved World

by Brigid Schulte

★ 3.3 19 min read

About This Book

Stretched Too Thin (2014) examines how persistent cultural biases surrounding gender roles, family structures, and workplace expectations contribute to widespread stress and burnout. Brigid Schulte demonstrates that these antiquated beliefs prevent us from achieving genuine fulfillment and contentment. The good news is that practical alternatives exist—we simply need to understand and apply them.

Who Should Read This?

  • People experiencing chronic stress or feeling constantly behind
  • Individuals facing pressure to meet traditional gender expectations
  • Parents struggling to balance work and family demands
  • Professionals seeking healthier work-life integration
  • Anyone interested in challenging outdated workplace norms

Continue reading

Create a free account to read the full summary, key ideas, and author insights.

Leer en Español →