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Burnout and How to Avoid It

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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Navigating Burnout in Academia

This chapter shares a personal account of experiencing burnout despite achieving career success as a tenured professor. It explores the nuances of burnout, including its emotional manifestations and the disconnect between self-perception and reality. The conversation emphasizes the role of one's professional environment in mental well-being and examines the broader cultural implications of burnout in academia and beyond.

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