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

It is 2:00 PM on a Monday. You have a critical meeting in an hour, but you are staring at your screen, struggling to connect the dots. You aren't just tired; you are mentally sluggish. You have "brain fog." For many executives and professionals in Prague, this is a daily reality. We often blame it on lack of coffee or a heavy Czech lunch, but the root cause is frequently cellular. Your brain is the most energy-hungry organ in your body, consuming 20% of your total oxygen supp