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This is your True Talk Cafe micro episode, designed to start your day with intention, not noise.

Today we’re doing a Burnout Check

Here’s the question:
What’s costing you more energy than it’s worth?

Let’s be real — burnout isn’t just about being tired. It’s about chronic exhaustion, cynicism creeping in, and that feeling like you’re running on fumes.

INSIGHTS + RESEARCH

A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine estimates that burnout and disengagement cost American companies between about $4,000 and $21,000 per employee every year — and if we scale that to a typical 1,000-person company? That’s roughly $5 million in lost productivity and turnover costs annually.

Let’s talk who’s getting hit hardest:

• Employees across the board are struggling — especially younger professionals. Surveys show most workers report feelings of burnout at least sometimes.
• Excessive workload and lack of support are top drivers — many folks point directly to unrealistic expectations and constant firefighting.

Burnout doesn’t just make you tired. It steals clarity, motivation, and joy — the very things that make you good at what you do.

What’s costing you more energy than it’s worth?

1. Unnecessary commitments — committees, meetings, responsibilities that feel like “busywork.”
2. Unrealistic expectations — either self-imposed or pushed by others.
3. Lack of boundaries — late nights, weekend emails, 24/7 availability.
4. Compensation that doesn’t match effort — people are realizing burnout isn’t loyalty. It’s a warning light.

Call-to-Action:

🔹 Identify one commitment you can reduce or remove — not someday, not maybe — this week.

🔹 Tell someone you respect that you’re reprioritizing your energy — a manager, a colleague, a mentor. Accountability keeps the world honest.

In summary, burnout doesn’t just fade away when we ignore it. It compounds. But you can flip the script by making conscious cuts — reclaiming time, focus, and yes — sanity.

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