The Definition Of Burnout

Definition: Burnout refers to a state of overwhelm, emotional listlessness and depression due to prolonged levels of high stress, usually related to excessive workplace or lifestyle demands, and a general imbalance in lifestyle. People at highest risk of burnout are those who feel a lack of control over their environment, have unclear expectations placed on them, receive little recognition, and lack social support, while having high performance expectations placed on them. (In other words, they feel like they’re working a lot, with little reward, or there’s no way to excel at their task, with no end in sight.)