According to the World Health Organisation (2022), burnout is defined as an occupational phenomenon, characterised by feeling emotionally drained, experiencing negative thoughts about work, or feeling disconnected or cynical, and a sense of ineffectiveness or lack of accomplishment.

Feeling anxious is a natural response that we all experience throughout our lives. However, for some people, this feeling of anxiety becomes so overwhelming that it is difficult to control and impacts their everyday life. Understanding our own cognitive and behavioural patterns can help us develop tools to break the cycle of worry.