burnout

By the time he began working with Gkolomeev, Hawke had adjusted his plan to five days a week to prevent burnout.

There's a new maturity to his delivery, and his credibility, as the 36-year-old resists the temptation to let emotional burnout harden into cynicism.

"I experienced autistic burnout," she says.

Lorraine's experience shows burnout can affect anyone at any level, even if statistics suggest it is more likely to happen to women - in part because of added family responsibilities.

Dr Claire Ashley, author of The Burnout Doctor, says on a practical front, sticking to a firm routine over when you finish work each day allows our brains to complete the "stress cycle" and enjoy time off.