The Real Reasons Women in Healthcare Are Burned Out

If you’re a woman working in healthcare and constantly asking yourself “Why am I so tired all the time?”—you’re not alone. Burnout isn’t a personal failure. It’s the natural outcome of a system that conditions women to ignore their needs and push through exhaustion.

We normalize skipping breaks, surviving off caffeine and granola bars, and saying “yes” to every extra shift—even when we’re running on empty. But none of that is sustainable.

Let’s break it down.

Here’s What Contributes to Nurse Burnout (That No One Talks About):

• You keep saying yes to extra shifts—even when you’re exhausted

• You don’t schedule consistent self-care or rest into your week

• Your body is undernourished with quick snacks instead of real meals

• You sleep less than 7 hours most nights, then wonder why you can’t focus

• You rely on coffee more than water or hydration

• You skip movement or workouts because you’re already so depleted

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