Burnout 101


Editor’s Note: It’s another bonus blog! Burnout doesn’t get nearly enough air time so I’m very grateful that Aimee provided this informative article. Burnout gets talked about so much that it’s almost become a catch-all term for “I’m tired,” but that is a huge misconception. When you strip away the noise, burnout has a very…

Aimee C. Trafton

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Editor’s Note: It’s another bonus blog! Burnout doesn’t get nearly enough air time so I’m very grateful that Aimee provided this informative article.

Burnout gets talked about so much that it’s almost become a catch-all term for “I’m tired,” but that is a huge misconception. When you strip away the noise, burnout has a very specific meaning — and understanding what it isn’t is just as important as understanding what it is.

What burnout is: ● A chronic stress response. Burnout develops over time when stress is constant and unrelieved. It’s not a single bad week; it’s a prolonged mismatch between demands and resources.

● A triad of symptoms. These may include:…

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