Burnout, Stress & Anxiety
When success feels unsustainable
The deadlines, the expectations, the always-on culture—burnout is predictable when pressure never lets up. Honest assessment and small, strategic changes restore capacity.
Burnout isn't weakness. It's predictable.
Burnout happens when chronic workplace stress goes unmanaged for too long. It's not about being weak or unable to handle pressure—it's what happens when that pressure never lets up.
High-achievers are especially vulnerable. The perfectionism and high standards that got you here? They become liabilities when your workplace demands the impossible. We focus on levers that move your energy, clarity, and boundaries in weeks—not months—using iteration to learn what actually helps.
Burnout shows up in three distinct ways. You might have one, two, or all three. Knowing which you're dealing with matters because different types need different solutions.
The three dimensions of burnout
Personal
Physical and psychological fatigue that accumulates throughout your day. You're exhausted even on weekends, struggle with basic tasks, and feel emotionally depleted regardless of work demands.
Work-Related
Exhaustion specifically tied to your job—the deadlines, workload, culture, or role itself. You might have energy outside work but feel drained the moment you think about Monday.
Client-Related
Fatigue from working with clients, patients, students, or anyone you serve. Common when the people you help consistently demand more emotional energy than you can replenish.
The path through burnout
Recovery doesn't mean scaling back ambitions. It means pursuing them sustainably.
Stabilization
The immediate priority is stopping the spiral. This means identifying crisis points, implementing emergency boundaries, and rebuilding basic routines. Quick problem-solving sessions can help navigate urgent decisions during this phase.
Restructuring
Once stabilized, the focus shifts to addressing root causes—perfectionist patterns, boundary issues, workload management. Regular therapy provides consistent support for developing sustainable habits and preventing future cycles.
Sustainability
Long-term recovery requires systemic change. This might mean renegotiating your role, building team agreements through coworker counseling, or doing deep strategic work through intensive programs.
Recovery isn't linear. Most people move between phases as they rebuild their relationship with work and stress.
Start with data, not guesswork
Our evidence-based Burnout Calculator measures exhaustion across work and personal dimensions—used by over 50,000 professionals worldwide.
Try the Burnout CalculatorCommon questions
What's the difference between work burnout and personal burnout?
Work burnout is specific to your job—exhaustion from workload, toxic culture, or role misalignment. Personal burnout is broader, affecting your whole life. You might have energy for work but nothing left for family, friends, or yourself. Many professionals experience both.
How is burnout different from regular stress?
Stress is situational and often resolves when pressure lifts. Burnout is chronic exhaustion that doesn't improve with rest. It's characterized by emotional depletion, cynicism, and feeling like nothing you do matters.
Can I recover from burnout without leaving my job?
Yes, but it requires strategic changes. We work with you to set boundaries, restructure your workload, and rebuild sustainable habits. Sometimes small adjustments make a big difference. Sometimes bigger changes are needed.
How long does recovery take?
Most clients see improvement within 8-12 weeks of consistent work. Full recovery—where you feel genuinely energized again—typically takes 3-6 months with the right support and changes.
Ready to break the burnout cycle?
Start by understanding where you stand with our evidence-based assessment.
Try the Burnout Calculator