While the trees begin to shed their leaves and slip into a long slumber this autumn (here in the UK at least), we humans have no such luxury. For most of us, life continues at the same relentless pace into the darker months, just as the desire to hunker down increases. It puts us at risk of fatigue or – worse – burnout, which research suggests is a growing issue. Â
 According to a report by Glassdoor – a website where employees anonymously rate their employers – reviews mentioning burnout have reached the highest level since the company started tracking data in 2016. Â
Meanwhile, the pervasiveness of technology, the constant barrage of bad news via mainstream news outlets, and cost of living pressures all serve to ramp up cortisol levels. Here’s how to bring them down and avoid burnout. Â
