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How Boredom Burnout Is Sabotaging Your Career
We often think burnout comes from overwork, but a growing body of evidence points to a quieter culprit: chronic under-stimulation. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore 'boredom burnout'—the exhaustion that sets in when your work lacks challenge, novelty, or meaning. They unpack a 2025 study from the University of Essex that found employees in under-stimulating roles had cortisol levels 18% higher than those in moderately demanding jobs, and discuss why the 'boreout' phenomenon is especially acute among mid-career professionals in knowledge-work sectors. Lucas shares a…
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