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Everyone's Burned Out, So 'Burnout' Means Nothing — Here's How Leaders Can Support Wellness Outside the Office

Dr. Gowri Rocco

created: May 29, 2025, 3:30 p.m. | updated: May 30, 2025, 3:59 p.m.

As the word "burnout" loses meaning through overuse, leaders must shift their focus from in-office fixes to creating a culture of wellness outside the workplace. It is time to retire the idea that we can "fix burnout" inside the office and focus instead on helping people replenish themselves outside of it. Wellness activities at work can also strengthen work culture and promote team bonding. Related: Empower the Employees Who Will Build an Amazing CultureThe biology of burnout preventionWorkplace culture tends to drift back toward old habits unless leaders actively redefine success. The best path forward involves leaders demonstrating self-care, trusting employees to build their own wellness habits and appreciating the resulting benefits like increased energy and focus.

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