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I study mentally strong people. Here are 5 signs you're overwhelmed at work — not burned out
The article discusses how people often mislabel work-related stress as burnout when they are actually overwhelmed. It highlights that overwhelm is temporary and can be addressed with breaks, while burnout requires deeper solutions. Author Amy Morin outlines five signs to distinguish overwhelm from burnout, including caring about work outcomes and temporary relief from rest.
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