Burnout -

Writer's burnout isn't writer's block. Writer's block is something in your way, something stopping you, getting lost when you can' Medium·Erin Fulmer

: The physical and systemic environment of your work.

Writers, We Need to Talk About Creative Burnout | by Erin Fulmer

: Whether your current workload exceeds your physical and mental limits. Burnout vs. Stress

: Personal beliefs or "moral distress" that may clash with organizational constraints.

Burnout is characterized by three core dimensions: , depersonalization (cynicism or irritability), and a diminished sense of personal accomplishment .

Unlike general stress, which often involves "too much" (too many pressures, too many hours), burnout is about "not enough". It manifests as a feeling of being empty, devoid of motivation, and beyond caring. While stress might leave you feeling anxious, burnout often leads to feeling trapped or entirely depleted.