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In: Life Advice, Science
Burnout
Burnout at work occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained and
unable to meet demands and expectations. This state of emotional, physical and
mental exhaustion is caused by excessive and prolonged stress. Learn how to
manage should you succumb to this crippling condition.
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Summaries
The Burnout Fix
Overcome Overwhelm, Beat Busy, and Sustain Success in the New World of Work
McGraw-Hill, 2021
The Truth About Burnout
How Organizations Cause Personal Stress and What to Do About It
Jossey-Bass, 1997
Burnout: Modern Affliction or Human Condition?
As a diagnosis, it’s too vague to be helpful – but its rise tells us a lot about the way we work.
The New Yorker, 2021
The Burnout Epidemic
The Rise of Chronic Stress and How We Can Fix It
Harvard Business Review Press, 2021
ExecutiveHealth.com's Leading Under Pressure
Strategies to Avoid Burnout, Increase Energy, and Improve Your Well-being
Career Press, 2010