![Understanding burnout: Causes, symptoms, and how to cope](https://thriveworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/AdobeStock_326319922.jpg?w=1024)
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion due to an excessive amount of stress. You might experience burnout after working long hours at a job, having consistent conflict with your significant other, enduring an especially busy or chaotic week, or another taxing event or situation. Whatever the…