Send us a textBurnout doesn't always come with sirens or dramatic symptoms – sometimes it just feels like weeks of running on empty while life keeps demanding more.• Adulting is exhausting because we're essentially living two lives – work life and home life – with no integration• Unlike in high school when we could skip a day, the stakes feel much higher as an adult with real responsibilities• American culture's "go go go" mentality contributes significantly to our collective exhaustion• The presence of technology and social media prevents our minds from ever fully decompressing• Even during play and relaxation time, our minds constantly run through lists of what we "should" be doing• Decision fatigue from constant choices all day leaves us mentally depleted by evening• Four-day work weeks and better work/life balance exist in other countries, showing alternatives are possible• Micro-breaks (even 5-10 minutes of silence) can help reset our mental state during overwhelming days• Finding purpose in your work may reduce feelings of burnout by creating meaning in daily tasksFinding a balance that works for you is essential – whether that means carving out quiet time, embracing hobbies that bring joy, or simply giving yourself permission to rest without guilt.

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