Burnout isn't always caused by too much work. Sometimes it's caused by too little control, too little clarity, and too little connection. In this week’s episode of Office Hours, I explain what burnout is, how psychologists define it, and what the research shows about its effects on the brain and body. I discuss the workplace conditions most likely to cause burnout, why some occupations experience it more than others, and the self-reinforcing cycle that makes even meaningful work feel draining. W
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Burnout isn't always caused by too much work. Sometimes it's caused by too little control, too little clarity, and too little connection. In this week’s episode of Office Hours, I explain what burnout is, how psychologists define it, and what the research shows about its effects on the brain and body. I discuss the workplace conditions most likely to cause burnout, why some occupations experience it more than others, and the self-reinforcing cycle that makes even meaningful work feel draining. W
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