Apr 15, 2025
Aarushi BhadurySimple fatigue often improves with rest over a short period (a night's sleep or a weekend). Burnout tends to be a more prolonged state of exhaustion that doesn't easily resolve.
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While fatigue can impact various aspects, burnout is often specifically tied to chronic workplace stress, leading to negativity and detachment related to work.
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Simple fatigue might make you tired, but you can still experience pleasure. Burnout often involves a loss of interest and a sense of detachment from previously enjoyable activities.
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Is it a general feeling of tiredness, or is it a deep, pervasive exhaustion that makes it hard to function even after rest? Burnout often feels like a complete depletion of energy.
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This negative and detached attitude is a key characteristic of burnout, not typically seen with simple fatigue.
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While fatigue can make you sleepy, burnout often disrupts sleep patterns, leading to insomnia or feeling unrested despite sleeping.
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Simple fatigue might temporarily lower productivity. Burnout often leads to a significant and sustained decrease in motivation and feeling ineffective.
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While these can accompany both, they can be more pronounced or chronic with burnout due to prolonged stress.
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With simple fatigue, you might look forward to rest and expect it to help. With burnout, you might feel that even time off won't make a difference or feel guilty for taking it.
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These feelings of being unable to cope and a lack of control are strong indicators of burnout
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