The Science Behind Burnout: How Chronic Stress Changes the Brain
Introduction Most people have experienced some version of it: a stretch of weeks or months where exhaustion becomes a kind of background noise, concentration slips, and even small tasks feel heavier than they should. For some, that feeling resolves with rest. For others, it does not. What distinguishes ordinary fatigue from burnout is not simply a matter of degree, but of biology. Burnout is not a character flaw or a sign of weakness. It is a measurable stress response, one that alters...
