Burnout Guides & Articles

All Fried burnout guides in one place. Plain-English explainers for when your brain feels crispy, your calendar is cursed, and you need words for what’s going on.

Core guides

• What Is Burnout? Definition, Signs & Why It Happens
  Basics • what burnout actually is, how it feels, and why it’s not just “being tired”.
• Am I Burnt Out or Just Tired?
  Self-check • how to tell if this is a rough week or something deeper.
• Burnout Symptoms, Stages and Types (In Plain English)
  Deep dive • what burnout looks like in your body, emotions and behaviour.
• Burnout vs Stress vs “Just Tired”
  Comparison • the differences between stress, burnout and normal tiredness.
• What Is Burnout in 2025? Symptoms, Causes and Recovery
  2025 • burnout in the current work and economic climate.

Recovery & prevention

• How Long Does Burnout Last (and What Actually Helps)?
  Recovery • timelines, phases and what shortens or extends burnout.
• Daily Habits to Avoid Burnout (Tiny Reset Edition)
  Prevention • realistic habits for people with very little spare time.
• How to Recover From Burnout Without Quitting Your Job
  Work • stabilising your energy while you stay in your current role.

Types, sectors & groups

• 3 Types of Burnout (And How to Know Which One You Have)
  Types • overload, under-challenged and neglect burnout.
• Burnout in Tech and Consulting: Why High Performers Hit the Wall
  Work • hero culture, long hours and constant “just one more push”.
• Gen Z and Millennial Burnout: Why Young Workers Feel So Fried
  Generations • money stress, precarious work and always-on tech.
• Student and Early-Career Burnout: How to Protect Your Future Self
  Students • study, first jobs and avoiding lifelong burnout habits.

Countries & statistics

• Burnout in Australia: Why You’re Fried and What to Do About It
  Australia • local work culture, cost of living and RTO pressure.
• Burnout in the USA: Why You’re Exhausted and What Actually Helps
  USA • hustle culture, healthcare stress and job security.
• Burnout in 2025: Australia, USA and Europe Compared
  Stats • a high-level look at recent burnout numbers across regions.