Why does burnout feel different from just being tired?

[Hazel]

Have you ever felt completely drained even after rest, where motivation just does not return normally? How do you recognize burnout early before it becomes overwhelming?

 

[Shree]

I think burnout goes beyond being tired. A good night's sleep usually helps with normal fatigue, but burnout leaves you mentally drained, unmotivated, and disconnected from things you normally care about. It can take much longer to recover because the exhaustion is emotional as well as physical.