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Burnout Isn’t a Personal Failing—It’s a Systemic Problem
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Burnout Isn’t a Personal Failing—It’s a Systemic Problem

We blame ourselves for burnout. But like a canary in a coal mine, the issue isn’t the individual—it’s the environment. Burnout happens when high performers work in unsustainable conditions.

Who’s most at risk?

✔️ Conscientious perfectionists
✔️ People pleasers
✔️ Hard workers who care deeply

3 Quick fixes for burnout prevention:

✅ What Went Well? – List 3 small wins daily.
This shifts your focus from stress to progress.

✅ Switch Off After Work – Checking emails at midnight?
That’s not dedication—it’s a fast track to exhaustion.

✅ Breathe Like This – Inhale, take a second sip of air, then exhale slowly (Dr. Andrew Huberman’s technique). Instant stress relief.

People can endure almost any 'how'—if they have a strong 'why.' Find meaning in your work, and burnout loses its grip.

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