Laurie Santos: Jacinda Ardern's resignation was quite incredible. She says we have a misunderstanding of our work life balance. Research shows burnout is not something that's going on in you, it's your job and relationship with it. The real first important step is to admit it, she says. And then to really think seriously about what you need to do.
Last week, New Zealand’s prime minister Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation, saying that she “no longer had enough in the tank” to do the role justice. Madeleine Finlay speaks to cognitive scientist Prof Laurie Santos about the symptoms of burnout, what causes it and the best ways to recover. Help support our independent journalism at
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