How to break the burnout cycle | Anna Katharina Schaffner @conwayhall
How to break the burnout cycle | Anna Katharina Schaffner  @conwayhall
Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Why are so many of us burned out, and how do others avoid it? 💼

In this thought-provoking talk, cultural historian and burnout coach Anna K Schaffner unpacked the roots of modern exhaustion and the relentless drive for productivity that leaves us drained. Drawing on insights from science, philosophy and her personal journey, she offers practical tips to help break the burnout cycle for good.

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