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Burnout refers to the psychological state of being overwhelmed with stress ; a depletion of a person’s energy and motivation, the loss of occupational idealism, and the feeling that one is being exploited; the feeling that results when the pace and the pressure of one’s occupation becomes more than one can bear, depleting a person’s energy and motivation. Moreover, it refers to a job-related condition of mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion. It is also a condition in which a helper has given so much to others that the helper becomes used up, overwhelmed, exhausted, and unable to function effectively to assist others
Burnout during studies is a common and serious issue for students who suffer from excessive pressure to achieve perfect grades, meet deadlines, and an environment where assessments live. This overwhelming pressure can cause emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion that goes much deeper than tiredness. Burnout is a state of mental, physical, and emotional depletion that makes it difficult, if not impossible in some cases, for learners to function normally in their academic and personal lives. This article will explore the causes and symptoms, how to manage and overcome student burnout, and how to help education recipients survive college and flourish.
Burrhus Frederic Skinner
It was clear from childhood that B.F. Skinner (1904-1990) had unusually broad interests. As a boy, he invented a steam cannon and pursued the Theory that Francis Bacon had written the Shakespearean plays.