Brain Science: Neuroscience, Behavior

Your brain on burnout

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Dec 20, 2022
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INSIGHT

Burnout's Profound Impact

  • Burnout is more than an emotional response to long hours or a difficult job.
  • It profoundly impacts the brain and body, going beyond one's work life.
INSIGHT

Burnout: A Diagnosable Condition

  • Burnout is a diagnosable condition (ICD-10 code), providing legitimacy to its symptoms.
  • This helps address potential shame associated with experiencing burnout.
ANECDOTE

Burnout: The Cunning Thief

  • Kieran Tie describes burnout as a "cunning thief" stealing passion, energy, and enthusiasm.
  • It transforms these into exhaustion, frustration, and self-doubt, affecting individuals physically and existentially.
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