10 Three Types of Burnout, and How to Overcome Them
by Melody Wilding
Take a moment to imagine a person who’s burned out. You’re likely picturing someone who is overbooked and overwhelmed, drowning in multiple demands and competing priorities.
But burnout is far more nuanced than simply being busy and tired.
For years, it was believed that everyone reacted to chronic workplace stress in the same way. But research has revealed that burnout manifests itself in different ways depending on a person’s work environment as well as their internal resources, including dedication to their job and coping mechanisms.1
Let’s take a closer look at the three types of burnout and how you can overcome each one.
Overload Burnout
Overload burnout occurs ...
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