Breaking Free from Hurry Sickness

Are you constantly rushing but never catching up? Join fellow Ducks for a groundbreaking exploration of "hurry sickness"—the hidden epidemic affecting high-achievers everywhere.

Through her research, UO alumna Kandi Wiens, MS ’96 (industrial relations), has discovered that many who've built successful careers are trapped in this chronic condition of “hurry sickness”—rushing through life feeling productive but never fulfilled, always behind despite constant motion. Kandi’s presentation is based on research for her upcoming book, Rushing to Nowhere: How to Escape the Endless Loop of Hurry Sickness.

In this interactive 60-minute session, you'll discover:

• Why you feel anxious even when you have time to relax
• The six-stage "endless loop" that keeps you perpetually rushing
• How hurry sickness differs from healthy urgency and why it undermines performance
• Evidence-based strategies to escape the cycle without sacrificing your ambitions

You'll complete a personalized "hurry audit" to identify your specific patterns and triggers, plus receive practical tools you can implement immediately to start moving at a more sustainable pace.

Whether you're a recent graduate launching your career or an experienced professional questioning your relationship with time, this session will help you recognize that there's a better way to achieve your goals—one that honors both your ambition and your human needs for connection and meaning.

This virtual event is perfect for UO alumni in demanding careers who want to maintain high performance without burning out. UO students are also welcome to join!

Registration

This event is free, but registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

 Questions?

For questions or to request accommodations, please email Megan McKinney or call 800-245-ALUM.

Meet Our Alumni Speaker

Kandi Wiens, MS ’96 (industrial relations)

Kandi Wiens is the bestselling author of Burnout Immunity: How Emotional Intelligence Can Help You Build Resilience and Heal Your Relationship with Work. She is also a senior fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, director of the Penn Master’s in Medical Education Program and the Penn Health Professions Education Certificate Program, and academic director of the PennCLO Master’s Program.

Kandi was included in the Thinkers50 Radar class of 2024, and her work has been prominently featured in the Harvard Business Review and in several Harvard Business Review Press books. She has designed and delivered over 2,000 leadership development programs focused on helping leaders hone and use their emotional and social intelligence to amplify their positive impact and protect themselves from burnout.

In addition to her master’s degree from the UO, Kandi holds a bachelor’s degree from Montana State University and master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Pennsylvania.

Discover Kandi's personal Story