With all the troubles within our daily lives, there are a lot of factors that can lead to individuals feeling extremely stressed — and millennials have a pretty good idea about what exactly is stressing them out. According to a recent survey of 2,000 people conducted by Lhasa OMS, the top three factors that millennials believe lead to burnout are all career-related. This comes as no surprise, especially now that burnout is an officially recognized work-related syndrome according to the World Health Organization. 

Why are millennials so stressed? 

So, what are the top three factors causing millennials this much stress? Of those surveyed, 74 percent of millennials report that their finances and debt are causing them to burn out, while 65 percent said work tension is the cause and 56 percent blame trying to find the right work-life balance. On top of this, 91 percent reported that they would feel less stressed if they had a higher income. 

Now, you might be thinking: “So what? Everyone experiences stress at some point in their lives.” While you are correct, 78 percent of those surveyed stated that they think they are more stressed than previous generations, with more debt, a more competitive job market, and more expensive healthcare being the leading reasons why.  

The takeaways 

Burning out isn't the way to live your life. If you are one of the 80 percent of millennials feeling stressed several times a week or 40 percent that feel stressed every day, it might be time to make some changes to your career-related issues. Here are some possible routes to take: 

• Ask for a pay raise 

• Search for a new job within your industry

• Make a whole career change

It's important that you recognize the signs of burnout and know how to handle them so that you don't reach a point of no return.

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