When You Sob in the Shower and Then Lead the Zoom Meeting

Psychology Today | 04.02.2026 02:20
Burnout rarely pours itself a cup of tea and airs its exhaustion. Sometimes it leaves no visible trace—no missed deadlines, tardy call times, or sloppy emails. Instead, it hides behind accolades and packed calendars. It lives in the shadowed corners of those who lead fundraisers, run meetings, and inspire audiences—only to collapse in private.