Burnout Guide

6 Books That Changed My Life and Healed My Burnout

A curated book list for recovering overachievers and disillusioned techies.

Feb 13 • Annie Lu

Millennials: The Gaslit Generation

How capitalism, hustle culture, FIRE movement, and corporate feminism caused a generation to burn out.

Dec 5, 2025 • Annie Lu

❤️‍🔥 A Step-by-Step Guide to Taking Medical Leave for Burnout

Because your mental health deserves the same priority as your physical health.

Oct 31, 2025 • Annie Lu

❤️‍🔥 Are You in a Toxic Relationship with Your Job?

4 workplace traps that fuel burnout - and how to break free.

Aug 26, 2025 • Annie Lu

❤️‍🔥 The Dark Side of Being a High-Functioning Overachiever

How your perfectionism and internal drive can become your own worst enemy.

Aug 15, 2025 • Annie Lu

❤️‍🔥 Where Are You on the Burnout Spectrum?

How to know if it’s time to take a leave from work, and what to do to start healing

Aug 4, 2025 • Annie Lu

❤️‍🔥 Introducing: Burnout Survival Guide

How I recovered from burnout and rebuilt life on my terms - and how you can, too.

Jul 28, 2025 • Annie Lu

What Burnout Took From Me - And What It Gave Me in Return

How a 12-week leave from work has changed my views on life

Jun 18, 2025 • Annie Lu

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