I’m Burned Out at Work. What Are My Options?
Burnout is an occupational phenomenon caused by chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed (World Health Organization, 2019). It shows up in three main ways: feeling emotionally or physically exhausted, developing a sense of cynicism or detachment from work, and experiencing reduced professional efficacy. Burnout is not a mental health diagnosis, or a personal failure. Dr. Christine Maslach describes burnout as a “prolonged response to chronic emotional and interpersonal str...
