We are nearing the end of Q1. The corporate push in Prague is at its peak, the winter has been long, and you are likely running on espresso and sheer willpower. When expats talk about "burnout," it is usually framed as a mental health or productivity issue. We tell ourselves we just need a long weekend, a spa day, or to "push through" until the summer holidays. But burnout is not just a state of mind. It is a highly physiological condition. When you live in a state of chronic

The days in Prague are finally getting a little longer, and the first hints of spring are in the air. Yet, instead of feeling energized by the shifting seasons, you are struggling to drag yourself out of bed. By 2:00 PM, your brain feels foggy, your body feels heavy, and all you want is another coffee. If you mention this to a local colleague, they will likely nod knowingly and diagnose you with jarní únava  (spring fatigue). While "spring fatigue" is a culturally accepted ph