Take a moment to bring to mind a person who’s burned out. You’re likely picturing someone who is overbooked and overwhelmed, drowning in multiple demands and competing priorities.
3 Types of Burnout, and How to Overcome Them
Are you feeling overloaded, under-challenged, or neglected?
August 22, 2022
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Summary.
Research shows that people don’t burn out in the exact same way or for the exact same reasons. Because of this, it’s important to identify the type of burnout that you may be facing. You may even be dealing with a mix of one or two of these types at the same time. In this article, the author describes three types of burnout — overload, under-challenged, and neglect — and provides readers with signs to watch out for, and tips on how to overcome each type.
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