Psychotherapist Timo Schiele and psychiatrist Bert te Wildt have defined the term burn-on. It refers to a precursor to burnout syndrome that can be dangerous for those affected.
Burn-on sufferers often suffer for years from constant stress with health consequences. Those affected often suffer from the following psychosomatic symptoms:. The 4-day week, which is currently being discussed a lot in the media, can counteract the permanent stress caused by burnout. The first signs of burnout are often overlooked, but psychotherapy can help to identify them.