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The second reason behind the growing dissatisfaction among workers is the prevalence of toxic work environments. A 2023 study found that 75% of employees have experienced a toxic workplace culture, which has a detrimental impact on mental health for 87% of respondents.
I can personally attest to the feeling of burnout—an affliction that leaves you so exhausted that you temporarily become paralyzed, completing only the bare minimum. There were times when I could only manage to stare blankly at my computer, overwhelmed by an ever-growing to-do list. After months of stress, I fell critically ill, a clear signal from my body demanding I halt and focus on self-care.