“Discover the Work Memes That Perfectly Capture Your 9-to-5 Struggles—50 Hilarious Picks You Can’t Resist!”

Prolonged stress can inevitably lead to more serious long-term problems like burnout. Research from SHRM shows that a whopping 44% of American employees feel burned out, 44% say they’re “emotionally drained,” and 51% feel “used up” when the workday ends. All these numbers raise serious alarm bells, so, what can we do to start feeling better?

“Burnout is chronic stress that has been left unchecked and manifests as a lack of fulfillment, fatigue, emotional numbness, detachment, and cynicism,” the therapist explains. “Burnout doesn’t quickly improve with rest or self-care, it really needs deeper, more intense recovery that would involve work and lifestyle changes.” She notes how research has shown that recovering from burnout can take anywhere from weeks to even several years.

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