Why Burnout Happens

Debunking the Theories, One by One

A guide for the chronically exhausted, the mildly fatigued, and the occasionally awake.

Burnout, that all-encompassing feeling of being utterly done with the world. But what causes it? Is it the crushing weight of adulting? The existential dread of being a sentient being in an uncaring universe? Or is it just the fact that you've been staring at a screen for too long?

Let's break it down.

Screen Time: The age-old culprit behind burnout. We're not saying you're addicted to your screen, but... actually, that's kind of what we're saying.

Existential Crisis: The feeling that the universe is just a cold, unforgiving void, and you're just a tiny, insignificant speck of dust in it.

Adulting: The never-ending cycle of responsibility, bills, and laundry. Because who needs a social life, anyway?

What to Do When Burnout Happens for more information on how to deal with the inevitable.