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Two-thirds of workers are burned out—here's what science says about how to tackle it

Burnout is at an all-time high, with some studies saying two-thirds of employees now cite job burnout as a major challenge. Overwork and chronic stress do not just drain energy, they can erode health, contributing to a wide range of psychological and physical problems, including depression, anxiety,...

Two-thirds of workers are burned out—here's what science says about how to tackle it
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Burnout is at an all-time high, with some studies saying two-thirds of employees now cite job burnout as a major challenge. Overwork and chronic stress do not just drain energy, they can erode health, contributing to a wide range of psychological and physical problems, including depression, anxiety, cardiovascular disease and even increased stroke risk. Shaina Siber offers solutions rooted in science in her new book, "Using ACT and CFT for Burnout Recovery: The Beyond Burnout Blueprint," with strategies to help people in high pressure situations break the cycle of exhaustion.

Originally published at Phys.org

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