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The Burnout of Doing the Same Thing Over and Over
Episode 29 of The Burnout Podcast with Fexingo explores the often-overlooked relationship between repetitive work and exhaustion. Lucas and Luna dig into the science of habituation and the 'tedium tax' — how doing the same tasks day after day drains energy even when those tasks aren't physically demanding. They cite a 2023 study from the Journal of Applied Psychology that found workers in highly routine roles reported 30% higher emotional exhaustion than peers with varied tasks, controlling for hours worked and job demands. The hosts discuss real-world examples from assembly…
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