Research has shown that cultivating a sense of purpose can play a vital role in both preventing and recovering from burnout.

True progress requires moments of introspection—a practice of looking inward to evaluate not just what you’re doing, but why you’re doing it—helping you see the bigger picture behind your actions.

It’s not about plastering on a positive attitude or trying to hustle your way out of despair—rather it’s reconnecting with what truly matters to you in a way that anchors and sustains you, even in the face of ongoing uncertainty.

For those experiencing burnout, finding ikigai—"the reason for being" or "that which makes life worth living"—can serve as a powerful antidote to the exhaustion and detachment often brought on by work-related stress.