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Rise Above Burnout: Taking Action with Resilience

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Physiological definition of burnout and differentiating from exhaustion

Resting deeply and recharging the batteries can help differentiate between situational exhaustion and burnout. Burnout is a physiological phenomenon characterized by chronic stress, allostatic load, depleted immune system, dysregulated microbiome, chronic inflammation, and compromised organ functions. It is not just a general sense of disengagement and malaise, but a type of physical depletion that can lead to cynical detachment from work. In today's culture, it's challenging to differentiate between situational exhaustion and burnout, but listening to the body and restoring can help reengage. Severe burnout can lead to being out for a long period.

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