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Burnout typically comes from chronic ongoing workplace stress that has not been managed or mitigated.

Gaming on a planned day off can be a reasonable way to step away from work and recover before burnout sets in.

Video games can pose a very real problem for people who gravitate toward escapism and avoidance.

November brings two highly anticipated video game releases: the remake of "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" and "Grand Theft Auto VI," arguably the most anticipated video game release of all time. In the months leading up to these releases, news coverage has described employers planning around expected absences as some employees take time off just to play these games on release. The reaction from much of the general public has been that of disapproval. I would argue that this disapproval is misplaced. Taking planned time off for an activity a person enjoys is not the lapse in responsibility it is perceived as, and can in fact be helpful in promoting mental wellness.

Burnout is a syndrome of mental exhaustion, emotional distance, or cynicism toward one’s job, and reduced professional effectiveness. It typically comes from chronic ongoing workplace stress that has not been effectively managed or mitigated. The idea is that work generates fatigue that an individual would normally........

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