7 Signs You’re Emotionally BURN OUT

Burnout can leave people feeling exhausted, empty, and unable to cope with the demands of life.
Burnout may be accompanied by a variety of mental and physical health symptoms as well. If left unaddressed, burnout can make it difficult for an individual to function well in their daily life.

Some people might confused burnout with laziness. We made a video to help you recognize the difference: https://youtu.be/MLuJ249WnkE

Writer: Joshua Munoz
Script Editor: Caitlin McColl
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Aury
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

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