"Burnout affects
people differently.
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solutions.
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across all businesses.
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among high achievers or those that are
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millennial women.
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foundation with limited funds and a team
of two.
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honour.
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balanced life went out the window. I had
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was neglecting my mental health and I
had become disillusioned with my goals.
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It is a very physical sensation. You can’t
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focus and your head is spinning.
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or a general nagging feeling they are
not well.
As it turns out my story is not
uncommon. Despite being so
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aware of why it happens or how to
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trained as a psychologist and conducts
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burnout is an individual’s response
to chronic emotional and
interpersonal stressors
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in your personal life.
This condition has
been described and
studied for more than
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studies suggest burnout
has reached epidemic rates.
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higher levels of adrenaline and
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persistently high levels
of cortisol interfere with
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and the immune system.
Don’t confuse burnout
with stress. Individuals under
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they still have control and are
committed to meeting their
targets.
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