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The Burnout Loop

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Leena Mahtani
Nov 11, 2026
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A person fills a leaky bucket with a garden hose as water pours out through multiple holes. Text reads, “Just keep filling.”

Burnout can create a frustrating cycle. When productivity drops, our instinct is often to work harder, push longer, and expect more from ourselves.

But sometimes, the very effort to catch up is what k…

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