as in detachment
the absence of emotional involvement
her clinical coldness allows her to function in a job where she sees human misery every day
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detachment
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Burnout is often rooted in chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, and a sense of detachment from work or life responsibilities.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
24 June 2025 -
Beyond immediate satisfaction and work performance, this weekend habit addresses critical aspects of modern well-being by providing psychological detachment from work concerns, which is essential for preventing burnout.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Coldness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coldness. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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