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You may think you're burned out—but are you? By Jamie Ducharme Health Correspondent Depending on which survey you look at, anywhere from 40% to almost 90% of workers have experienced burnout. But, according to psychologists Christina Maslach and Michael P. Leiter, a lot of people are using that term incorrectly. (They would know: research's leading burnout assessment tool is named after Maslach, and the pair co-authored a recent book on burnout.) Someone who meets the technical definition of burnout isn’t just stressed. They’re exhausted, cynical about their workplace, and feel that their work isn’t important or up to par. A lot of people who think they’re burned out don't meet all of these criteria, and are thus misdiagnosing their problems, Maslach and Leiter told me. To help remedy that issue, Maslach and Leiter developed a quick quiz for TIME. Taking it can help you understand exactly what’s going wrong (or right!) in your workplace—and, just as importantly, what you can do about it. TAKE THE QUIZ   Share This Story

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ONE LAST READ A weekend with an AI meant to provide emotional support New York Times reporter Erin Griffith spent a recent weekend getting a heavy dose of emotional support and validation from a chatbot named Pi. The AI tool—named "Pi" for “personal intelligence”—is designed to provide companionship and human-like advice. While Griffith appreciated Pi’s endless time and patience, psychologists say users should be aware of bots’ limitations. Read More »

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