In researching the book, The Happiness Track in 2017, the authors found that 50% of people reported being burnt out. More importantly, they found that there is a significant correlation between feeling lonely and work exhaustion. The more exhausted we are, the lonelier we feel.

Loneliness and isolation can have serious effects on individuals, impacting both psychological and physical health. In fact, research by Sarah Pressman of UC Irvine shows that while drinking reduces longevity by 30%, and smoking reduces it by 50%, loneliness can actually reduce our longevity by an astonishing 70%. On the flip side of this, research from Carnegie Mellon University shows that strong social networks are associated with stronger immune systems and lower rates of anxiety and depression.

In this episode, we talk about the connection between burnout and isolation as well as the importance of building a community to both overcome and prevent burnout.

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