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Signs you are burnt out

Burnout can make an active and productive employee unproductive [Courtesy, Files, Standard]

Burnout is a negative state of complete mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion caused by excessive stress and the inability to cope with it. It tends to come with a feeling of complete exhaustion that does not disappear with normal recovery methods like a vacation.

Reaching burnout status is different for everyone and depends on your age, stage of life, personality, role and responsibilities and industry among other factors.

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