There are many overlaps between laziness and burnout that can make differentiating between the two difficult. Burnout or exhaustion is defined as "a negative state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by excessive stress and the inability to overcome it." To educate ourselves and better understand the nature of burnout, especially when we ourselves are at risk, here are some telltale signs that what you're experiencing right now isn't really laziness, but Burnout.

DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes and is based on personal opinion. This video is not a substitute for professional advice, but rather a general guide. Please do not take these comments as an attack on yourself. This video is meant to be a selfimprovement guide for those of you who have been feeling a bit stuck. We recommend that you always listen to your intuition and always do what is right for you.

Screenplay: Chloe Avenasa
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References:

Korunka, C., Tement, S., Zdrehus, C., & Borza, A. (2010). Burnout: Definition, recognition and prevention approaches. Family & Community Health: The Journal of Health Promotion & Maintenance, 43(3), 311318.
American Psychological Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – 5th Edition. APA Publishing; Washington, DC.
Leiter, M.P., Bakker, A.B., & Maslach, C. (Eds.). (2014). Burnout at work: A psychological perspective. Psychology Press.
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|00:00| intro
|01:18| 1. You feel disconnected from everything
|02:03| 2. You used to be motivated
|02:36| 3. You used to be passionate
|03:10| 4. You are moody and irritable
|03:47| 5. You have neglected your personal care
|04:20| 6. These changes happened gradually
|05:27| Conclusion