Summary
A doctor shared insights on why millennials often feel lazy, revealing that the root cause is burnout. In a popular TikTok video, she explained that constant connection through digital technology and the pressure to handle numerous responsibilities contribute to stress and exhaustion, often mistaken for laziness.
Key Facts
- The video by Dr. Sarah Nicholls has over 2.5 million views on TikTok.
- Nicholls, a former emergency medicine doctor turned life coach, discussed millennial burnout.
- She highlighted that millennials face stress from demanding jobs, family, and being always digitally connected.
- Burnout is often misinterpreted as laziness among people in their 20s to 40s.
- External stresses include financial instability and the digital age, normalizing overwork.
- A survey found that 1 in 4 Americans reach peak burnout before age 30.
- Burnout can lead to various health problems from ongoing stress responses in the body.
