What Type of Burnout Are You Experiencing?

You know that feeling at the end of the workday when you're completely drained—not just tired, but depleted in a way that sleep doesn't fix? When you can't figure out why you're so exhausted when you're "doing everything right"?

Here's what most people don't talk about: burnout isn't just about you working too hard or not taking enough breaks. It's shaped by bigger forces—workplaces that demand endless productivity, organizations that underresource essential work, cultures that extract without replenishing, and structures that ask some people to carry way more than others.

Understanding what type of burnout you're experiencing helps you see what's actually happening—and what's within your control to change versus what requires collective action or systemic shifts.