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title: "Headspace Guide: Breaking the burnout cycle"
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###### GUIDE

# Breaking the burnout cycle: a guide to recovery and prevention

##### Burnout isn't just about feeling tired or stressed. It's a prolonged state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion that can severely impact a person's health and well-being - with an equally significant impact for the business bottom line.

 

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**In today's high-pressure work environments, burnout has become an all-too-common reality. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), burnout results from chronic workplace stress that hasn't been successfully managed, leading to emotional exhaustion, detachment from work, and reduced performance. **

 

With Headspace's 2024 Workforce State of Mind report revealing that nearly half of employees attribute the majority of their stress to work, it's clear that burnout is a serious issue affecting both individuals and businesses alike. Further, 9 in 10 CEOs say they're concerned about employee mental strength to respond to changes, and nearly half of HR leaders say that the level of mental health leave of absences is increasing.

 

This guide provides insights and actionable advice for people leaders on how to spot the signs of burnout, and how to support employees to reduce stress levels at work, including:

 

- The definition of burnout, plus typical misconceptions and warning signs
- Understanding the root causes of burnout and the six workforce factors that cause it
- Actionable ways to tackle burnout in your workplace

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