We had all spent half of our time mind wandering. Think about that time when we were in a meeting room and a colleague had an important but boring presentation. We were automatically thinking about the next vacation, lunch or whatever was unforcingly winning your cognitive focus competition. Or, in my line of duty during a less entertaining training session.

Most burnouts are internally generated and not externally, as most people believe. I know this may be a harsh statement. But, if when you read it you feel in the gut it's true, just read forward. The better path is kindness and forgiveness while observing the patterns that led you there. Not denial. If this doesn't apply to you, it's fine.