Burnout is the state when a person faces complete exhaustion. Be it physical, emotional or mental, burnout happens when a person is exposed to prolonged stress. "These are the six triggers: work overload, lack of control, insufficient rewards, absence of fairness, lack of community and conflicting values," wrote Psychologist Alf Lokkertsen.(Unsplash)
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Work overload can give us the sense that we do not have enough time to finish the work. This also makes us not have a proper work-life balance. (Unsplash)
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When we feel that we do not have any autonomy or control over the tasks that we are doing, it makes us feel more helpless. (Unsplash)
Even after being overworked and exhausted, when there is no reward or gratitude shown to us for our performance, it can lead to burnout. (Unsplash)
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Cynicism also causes burnout – this happens when we are not treated fairly, and our trust is broken. This further makes us question the system. (Unsplash)
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Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales arrive to attend a State Banquet at Windsor Castle in Windsor, on December 3, 2025, the first day of a three day state visit by the German President. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier received a ceremonial welcome to Britain Wednesday as his state visit got into full swing -- the first by Germany's official head of state in 27 years.
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The Friends-giving in POPCITY float is prepared on the eve of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025 on Manhattan's upper west side in New York City
