Burnout is a Time Problem, and a Potential Health Problem

Dr. Annamaria Bliven

Published on: 08/02/2026

Burnout Is a Time Problem, Not a Motivation Problem Burnout has become so common that many people think it’s normal. Constant fatigue. Mental overload. Low energy. Short tempers. Interrupted sleep. But burnout is not a personal failure—it’s a structural one.