Obviously, I know from experience that burnout is absolutely terrible, and healthcare professions such as physical therapy, nursing, and medicine have some of the highest rates. Burnout is a form of work-related stress that can take its toll on our mental and physical health just like any other form of stress. What makes burnout a bit more challenging is that most people really need their jobs, so they can’t simply remove that source of stress. They feel trapped. They can’t run, and they can’t fight, so they very often do nothing (freeze), which makes the situation worse and worse. For those
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