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The Psychology of Burnout in High-Achievers: How Therapy Helps
In fast-paced cities like New York, ambition and achievement often come at a cost. High-achieving professionals—executives, lawyers, medical providers, entrepreneurs, and creatives—may appear outwardly successful but struggle internally with burnout, a condition marked by emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced performance (Maslach & Leiter, 2016). Unlike everyday stress, burnout is chronic and overwhelming, often blurring into depression if left unaddressed.
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