From Gen Z to Boomers – how to beat burnout at every stage of life [Video]

BURNOUT affects us all at any age, but seemingly for very different reasons.

While millenials struggle to cope with the burden of household chores and childcare, Baby Boomers are consumed by worries about their health.

In 2019, the World Health Organisation (WHO) recognised burnout as an occupational phenomenon, meaning it is brought on solely by work responsibilities.

However, a survey among 2,000 UK adults reveals that burnout is not exclusively work-related. 

Instead, the study found it is hugely dependent on an individual’s life stage, with different generations experiencing distinct physical and emotional exhaustion stressors.

The research found a surprising top contender for the most burnt out.

To identify the most burnt-out each generation, participants were asked a series of questions on their work, home and social life, lifestyle habits and wellbeing.

For instance, if they often work over their contracted …