Have you ever woken up feeling drained, even though you didn’t work overtime or face a deadline? You’re not alone. This feeling, ‘misalignment burnout’, occurs when your job or lifestyle no longer resonates with your values, passions, or long-term goals. It's a form of burnout that isn’t about doing too much, but about doing the wrong things.
Over time, this disconnect can leave you feeling uninspired, unmotivated, and emotionally exhausted.
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WHAT ACTUALLY IS MISALIGNMENT BURNOUT?
Misalignment burnout isn’t just about working too much - it’s about working and living in a way that contradicts your values, passions, or personal goals. Unlike traditional burnout, which stems from exhaustion and overload, misalignment burnout feels more like a slow decline in motivation. Sure, you might be in a well-paid job, yet every task feels draining because it doesn’t resonate with who you are or what you truly care about anymore (did it ever…?)
Over time, this disconnect creates a lingering feeling of dissatisfaction, making even a manageable workload feel unbearable. It’s not just about needing rest - it’s about needing total realignment.


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