RESEARCH
The State of
Modern Exhaustion
A research initiative exploring how people are experiencing exhaustion today—across work, life, and everything in between.
This study is designed to better understand the patterns, pressures, and hidden burdens that shape modern exhaustion—and what actually helps.
Your perspective will help build evidence that can drive meaningful change.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Most conversations about exhaustion are incomplete.
They focus on burnout, productivity, or self-care— but miss the full picture.
Modern exhaustion is more complex. It reflects biological needs, overlapping demands, constant adaptation, and the cumulative weight of everyday life.
This research is designed to better understand that reality.
This research explores four key areas of modern exhaustion.
WHAT WE’RE STUDYING
The different patterns of exhaustion people experience—and how each shows up in daily life.
The Tired Types™
Cumulative Burden
The compounding effect of biological strain, modern life demands, and personal patterns overlapping over time.
Invisible Burden
The unseen, often unspoken, emotional, mental, and relational load that rarely gets acknowledged.
How capable people feel to manage their exhaustion in the context of their real-life demands and resources.
Perceived Capacity
Together, these areas help us to understand not just how people feel—but why, and what actually helps address modern exhaustion.
This is the beginning of a larger body of work.
HOW THIS RESEARCH WILL BE USED
Findings from this study will inform:
✓ The State of Modern Exhaustion™ Report (annual)
✓ The Tired Types™ framework and assessment
✓ Practical tools, resources, and future research
✓ Organizational insights and speaking content
✓ Ongoing public education and awareness
Participate in the Survey
Share your experience of modern exhaustion.
Your responses will contribute to a broader understanding of what people are actually carrying—and what needs to change.
5–7 minutes • Anonymous • For research purposes only
