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Whether it's studying for exams, working on a project or struggling with a dissertation, we've all been under immense stress at some point.

无论是在复习准备考试，还是在做项目，亦或是在为论文而苦苦挣扎，某些时候，我们都处在巨大的压力之下。

When it gets a bit overwhelming, we can reach a level of exhaustion that is unprecedented — burnout. However, that feeling of exhaustion is not just physical; it can be mental as well.

压力过大时，我们的疲惫程度可以达到前所未有的水平——过度疲劳(burnout)。然而，这种疲惫不仅仅是身体上的，我们还会感到 “心累”。

According to Psychology Today, burnout isn't just caused by working long hours; it is more about prolonged or repeated exposure to a stressful situation.

据《今日心理学》杂志所载，过度疲劳不仅仅是长时间工作导致的。它更多的是因为长时间或是反复处于有压力的环境之中。

Suffering from burnout can stifle our creativity and productivity. Ironically, this means that striving to be more efficient can result in a reduction in our productivity.

过度疲劳会扼杀我们的创造力，影响工作效率。讽刺的是，这意味着在我们过度疲劳时，我们越是想加把劲提高效率，工作效率反而会降低。

But what can we do to avoid the evils of burnout? Well, there are some tips that may help you.

那么，我们要如何避免过度疲劳的弊端呢？以下技巧可能会对你有所帮助。

Psychologist Albert Bandura's idea of self-efficacy — which is the theory that you should believe in your ability to complete a task at hand — may assist you. A feeling that the task is achievable and that you are capable of succeeding means that a difficult task might be less exhausting.

心理学家阿尔波特·班杜拉的自我效能理论可能会有点用处。自我效能理论指的是你应该相信自己有能力完成手上的任务。相信自己可以并且有能力完成该项任务，可能会使原本艰巨的任务变得不那么费劲儿。

Looking after yourself and your surroundings can also be beneficial. The consequence is that you are surrounded by a cleaner and more positive environment.

照顾好自己并打理好周围环境也有好处。这样你就可以处在一个更干净良好的环境之中。

This, in turn, leads to another tip, which is to have healthy and positive thoughts. Being negative can be incredibly draining. Having a positive mental attitude towards everything you do means that you may feel more capable as well.

这就衍生出另一个技巧，那就是要保持健康积极的思想。消极情绪会令人心力交瘁。对所做之事抱有积极的心态，你可能会感觉自己更能做好这件事。

Burnout is a common condition associated with the pressures of the modern world. It's not just a physical condition; it has psychological effects that can impact heavily on your work and life in general.

过度疲劳是一种普遍状况，与现代社会的压力息息相关。过度疲劳不仅仅是生理状态；它对心理状态也有影响，可能会在很大程度上影响你的工作和生活。