{
  "id": 19843384,
  "title": "Your burnout may be a boundaries issue",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/your-burnout-may-be-a-boundaries-issue",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-13T16:45:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fast Company",
    "slug": "fast-company",
    "url": "https://www.fastcompany.com/91635141/burnout-boundaries-issue"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Burnout isn't just about stamina or boundaries. It happens when the definition of success handed to high achievers is never survivable. The solution isn't a drastic change but rather small, consistent choices towards a life that no longer drains your essence.\n\nInstead of focusing solely on the job, one must examine their relationship with work. Just like the Swedish tradition of Saturday candy, consuming work excessively can be just as damaging as overeating sugar. Success myths often lead to exhaustion and overwork, but it's important to recognize that work can either nourish or poison us based on its frequency and intensity.\n\nSometimes, self-inflicted burnout can stem from a toxic relationship with work, regardless of the company or position. An example is Chris Raney, who despite owning a successful HR podcast platform, experienced an anxiety attack upon trying to go to work. Changing jobs might not fix burnout, as it's the relationship with work that needs attention.\n\nRest is crucial for athletes, but for many, it's seen as a reward rather than a necessary part of the training plan. If rest doesn't restore you, it's a sign that you're burnt out and need to take action. Horacio Barbeito, a former Walmart Canada CEO, learned this lesson the hard way by cancelling a conference trip to slow things down.\n\nOur childhood wiring often shapes our view of success and worth. Chester Elton, known as the Apostle of Appreciation, used to be a jerk during his early career due to his demanding upbringing. His wife helped him realize that he wasn't the man she married, and they had to change their approach. It's important to question who taught you about success and if anyone ever taught you when to stop.",
  "summary": "Below, Nabeela Elsayed shares five key insights from her new book, Breaking Burnout: How High Achievers Break the Success Myths Driving Exhaustion, Overwork, and Burnout . Nabeela is a recovering workaholic and former C-suite executive. She began her career as a barista making $6.50 an hour and spent the next 20-plus years climbing the corporate ladder until she ran operations and people at…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}