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How to Know if You’re Doing Too Much: Recognizing Overfunctioning and Avoiding Burnout

We live in a culture that prioritizes productivity over taking care of yourself. So, it becomes easy to overdo it—without even realizing it. This can lead to overfunctioning—when you take on…

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