The three dimensions of burnout
Psychologist Christina Maslach described burnout through three dimensions: emotional exhaustion, cynicism or detachment from work, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment. Since 2019, the World Health Organization has recognized burnout as an occupational phenomenon in its classification of diseases (ICD-11).
Burnout isn't a personal weakness: it usually stems from an imbalance between demands and resources. Rest helps, but lasting change usually involves adjusting workload, boundaries and support. If symptoms are intense, talk to a doctor or psychologist.