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“Is it burnout, or am I just being a baby?”
Burnout is gaining recognition in the work and wellness worlds. This makes sense, as self-reported stress levels are higher than ever.1 (And global pandemic, you’re really not helping.2)
But, like many health conditions, especially those related to mental health, there’s still a fair bit of stigma around burnout.
Some people hear the term “burnout” and say:
“This wasn’t a thing when I grew up. When did people become allergic to hard work?!” (As they take a big gulp of their mid-morning bourbon.)
Truth is, burnout is nothing new.
It’s been around as a clinical concept since the…