Burnout doesn’t always come from overwork. A subtler, equally corrosive type of burnout stems from boredom or misalignment with your career.

Tactical journaling is one of the simplest, most effective tools you can use to manage stress, recover from burnout, and build the kind of mental and emotional resilience required to thrive in demanding environments.

Research has shown that cultivating a sense of purpose can play a vital role in both preventing and recovering from burnout.

Brain game apps—like the NYTimes Games app—offer an effective, time-efficient way to sharpen cognitive skills while managing stress.