The Burnout Paradox: Breaking Free

Burnout is said to be the defining feeling of the post-pandemic world - but why are we all so exhausted? Some of us struggle with perfectionism, while others are simply overwhelmed by the demands of modern life.

From confronting our inner critics to how our desire to be productive stops us from being free, **Anna Katherina Schaffner**, cultural historian and burnout coach, brings together science, medicine, literature and philosophy to explore the causes and history of exhaustion and burnout, revealing new ways to combat stress and negativity.

**Anna Katharina Schaffner** was a cultural historian 'I suffered a burnout in academia, she says and is now a burnout coach and writer. She is the author of *The Art of Self-Improvement: Ten Timeless Truths*, *The Truth About Julia* and *Exhausted: An A–Z for the Weary*.

Presented by Conway Hall.

This is an all ages event. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.