Research shows that burnout occurs when the demands people face on the job outstrips the resources they have to meet them. Certain types of demands are more likely to tax people to the point of burnout, especially a heavy workload, intense pressure and unclear or conflicting expectations.
Source: Harvard Business Review, June 20, 2016.
If you think you might be experiencing burnout, don’t ignore it; it won’t go away by itself. The consequences are significant on a personal level and also to employers. For many people, burnout is the lever that motivates them to pause, take stock, and create a career that’s more satisfying than what they’d previously imagined.