Burnout Stories

„I don't know, you looked like you were thinking about ditching", Sunghoon said. "I wasn't" "Shame, you look like someone who could use a ditch" Jake turned his head a little to squint at him. "That's not a thing" "It could be" OR For Jake, being his grade's best came to him like breathing. But as success turned into a burden, he felt himself slip away. So here he sat, with a perfect diploma and shining grades, but a lost youth. He wanted to live for once, not only exist. Cue Sunghoon, who could be just the right bit of chaos Jake needed.

where do the mature children go when the others catch up and they're once again ordinary? what happens to the smart, good girls when they finally burn out? WARNING!! This book may include sensitive or fragile topics to some readers. Proceed with caution. Sensitive issues this book may consist of: Pressure, maturity, self hate, identity labels, body dysmorphia, eating disorders, need of approval, escape, suicidal thoughts, self harm, manipulation, loss of safety, rape Themes of each part: part one - premature maturity part two - who you are - self hate/identity labels part three - who you want to be - body dysmorphia/eating disorders part four - where you would rather be - suicidal thoughts/self harm part five - men - rape/manipulation

Sienna Han built a company worth millions before she turned thirty. She had everything she thought she wanted-success, control, and perfection. Love, however, was something she never made time for. When a drunken dare lands her on the country's biggest dating show, she plans to hide, rest, and treat it like a week-long vacation. What she doesn't expect: David Lee, the golden-chef who pursues her with unwavering warmth. Miles Kang, the reserved surgeon who notices her in ways no one else can. One week. One island. One chance to pause... and maybe, just maybe, let someone in. A slow-burn romance of exhaustion, longing, and quiet love, proving sometimes the hardest choice is choosing yourself-and someone else. "That's how I met your mom."

Burnt out and grieving her grandmother's passing, 29-year-old Adelina "Lina" Salazar leaves the city to return to her hometown and her grandmother's closed bakery. With no baking skills and a weary heart, she struggles at first, but the townsfolk who step through her doors soon offer more than support-they give her genuine connection and hope. ‎ ‎Through their warmth, Lina rediscovers a life beyond ambition, learning that sometimes the heart only needs to rest, remember, and be still. And one morning, she pulls a tray from the oven and sees it-the bread has finally turned golden.

She was never afraid of the dark, only of how familiar it felt. When a star begins to fade, she realizes it might not be the only one. The art in the cover is not mine, I took it from pinterest!!

He learned early how to become the version of himself everyone wanted. Caught between expectations and his own quiet truth, a boy walks through life wearing identities that never fully feel like his. This story is about the moments we stay silent, the roles we play to survive, and the slow, painful search for who we really are.

Pukul 04:30. Alarm berbunyi. Belajar. Rapat OSIS. Les tambahan. Ulangi. Bagi Dinda, siswi kelas 10, hidup adalah skala prioritas yang kaku. Peringkat 1 adalah identitasnya. Kegagalan bukanlah pilihan. Dalam dunianya yang sempurna dan penuh ambisi, tidak ada ruang untuk kesalahan. Bahkan sahabatnya, Maya, hanyalah "notifikasi pending"-sebuah gangguan yang terus-menerus ia abaikan demi mengejar target yang lebih tinggi. Namun, sistem yang ia bangun dengan susah payah ternyata sangat rapuh. Satu kegagalan besar yang tak terduga menghancurkan segalanya dalam sekejap. Tiba-tiba, Dinda bukan lagi "si sempurna". Ia bukan siapa-siapa. Ketika semua piala terasa hampa dan dinding kamarnya terasa seperti penjara, Dinda terpaksa menghadapi kenyataan pahit: ia telah mengorbankan segalanya untuk sebuah identitas yang kini hancur berkeping-keping. Ditinggal sendirian dalam kehampaan, dengan notifikasi yang tak lagi berbunyi, ia harus menemukan jawaban atas pertanyaan tersulit: Jika kamu bukan pencapaianmu, lalu siapa kamu sebenarnya?

📖 Beyond 720 She was just a number to the world-until he saw the pain behind her silence. Aarya Sharma is a 18-year-old NEET aspirant with a ticking clock, a mountain of expectations, and no one who truly listens. Every day is a silent war between her books and her breaking heart. Until one night, a bleeding hand and a hospital visit bring her face-to-face with Dr. Aahan Mehra. He's everything she's not-bubbly, brilliant, a golden boy who wears sunshine like second skin. But behind his smile hides a story no textbook ever taught. He doesn't fall for her. He recognizes her. Because he's been there too. And sometimes, healing begins with a single person who stays. A story about pressure, purpose, and the quiet kind of love that doesn't ask for anything-just reminds you to breathe.

A collection of the journey from work life to PURPOSE.

~Just a depressed human being sharing some unshared things she experienced in her own personal hell called life~ Excerpt~ "Just a few more days they say But even a second there feels like an eternity of torture." (The above cover is not mine so the credit of it goes to the rightful owner)

(DISCONTINUE UNTIL FURTHER UPDATE) bruce yamada, a teen who just wanted to get freedom from his parents. he need someone to distract himself from the drowning depression he's going thru. who would that someone be? - this fiction is inspired on the song of ' enchanted by taylor swift ' intentional lowercase!

This is the story of a boy who learned too early that being "good" meant being quiet. After growing up believing he was a burden, he made a promise to become kind, helpful, and understanding - even if it meant hurting himself in the process. For eleven years, he lived by that promise, shaping himself into someone everyone could like, while slowly losing sight of who he really was. As friendships fracture, trust fades, and silence grows heavier, the boy finds himself trapped in a cycle of guilt, overthinking, and emotional exhaustion. He becomes the one who always understands, always forgives, always takes the damage - until one day, he feels nothing at all. This is not a story about romance or heroism. It is a quiet, emotional journey about burnout, people-pleasing, lost identity, and the loneliness of trying too hard to belong. If you've ever felt invisible in a crowd, blamed yourself for things you didn't break, or wondered who you became while trying to be loved - this story may feel uncomfortably familiar.

don't bully my wild side, this is my furry outlet. i love me. i love drake

This is a psychological and autobiographical piece about how suicidal thoughts can form not as a desire for death, but as a desire for rest. Using the metaphor of "leaving work," it explores burnout, endurance, and what happens when survival becomes an ongoing obligation instead of a choice.

A story of Sitara, being stuck in the middle of ends and beginnings of life. "The morning star decided to stop burying herself in the pain of voices which never existed before. She waved goodbye to the demands she was fond of. Once and for all, she began to become easy to herself and breathe as she conquered." I wrote the finale of the tale. This short story will make you grasp on how burnout makes everything feel so chaotic and overburdened. Burnout is not a badge of honor. Breathe.

where darkness and light collide Posted: September 5, 2021 Status: Complete

The daily hustle and bustle that entrepreneurs face can make it difficult for them to have any time for themselves. Beating burnout can seem impossible with the challenges you have to face every day. It's possible to relax your body and mind by incorporating Yoga into your routine. Finding time to relax and relieve yourself of the stress and pain you face in your daily life can help you strengthen your body and mind.

a bunch of short stories/thoughts I wrote, until I have enough experience to write a long one.

✧Each chapter is its own story| in older chapters there's a series of my in real life experiences and how I (the author) viewed those experiences. In newer chapters i usually write in the elegy and melancholic styles of poetry as also using religion as references to many topics; I might make another book viewing my older works because my style of writing has changed quite a bit but I hope you enjoy for now !! 🐑📖