The Laziness Lie: Why your ‘lack of motivation’ is actually emotional exhaustion
Dr Shankar clarifies the distinction between laziness and emotional exhaustion, emphasizing that the latter is caused by burnout, not lack of drive. She outlines five indicators of burnout, such as persistent tiredness and loss of pleasure in hobbies. She cautions against confusing exhaustion for laziness, as it can worsen distress and self-perception.
