15 Burnout Myths Debunked by Someone Too Tired to Care

A groundbreaking study from the University of Chicago has shattered common misconceptions about burnout, though researchers admit they "lost the energy to publish properly." The findings reveal that burnout isn't cured by kale smoothies (myth #3), "self-care Sundays" (myth #7), or inspirational quotes superimposed on mountain backgrounds (myth #12). "Turns out telling someone 'you should meditate more' is about as helpful as offering a Band-Aid for a broken soul," said lead researcher Dr. Emily Walsh, while aggressively sipping her fourth espresso. The most controversial finding? That burnout is often caused by actual systemic issues rather than personal failure - a revelation that caused several corporate wellness consultants to spontaneously combust. The study's final recommendation? "Stop reading burnout articles and take a nap," though the team acknowledges they'll ignore their own advice and keep working anyway.