The term burnout was first used in our modern day usage by U.S psychologist Herbert. J Freudenberger in 1975.
American Psychological Association defines the modern term of Burnout as -
"Physical, emotional, or mental exhaustion accompanied by decreased motivation, lowered performance, and negative attitudes toward oneself and others."
American Psychological Association defines the modern term of Burnout as -
"Physical, emotional, or mental exhaustion accompanied by decreased motivation, lowered performance, and negative attitudes toward oneself and others."
Resources by Musicians
Amelia at Music Body Mind
Yoga and musicians health advocate, Amelia has a variety of content education on physical posture/yoga practices for Musicians, as well as dealing with burnout as a music student.
Amelia offers her own personal burnout story, journey, and advice for other music students who find themselves in a similar situation. - MY BURNOUT STORY: Advice for Music Students
Bob Reynolds
Los Angeles-based saxophonist Bob Reynolds is a Grammy-winning member of the instrumental group Snarky Puppy, an award-winning composer, and a prolific recording artist.
VLOG/Q&A: Music career burnout - One of Bob Reynolds Q&A Vlog covers the topic of burnout. Through Bob Reynolds own personal career experience and struggles with burnout and loss of motivation towards art, this video offers a variety of perspective and advice towards musicians dealing with the topic.
Sharon Bill
Sharon Bill is an author and music tutor. Sharon has a large amount of video series available on her YouTube channel ranging across a variety of topics and issues musicians face such as isolation, practice management, rest, and burnout. Sharon as well as a great series of Music Theory PDF’s worksheets and tests available for teachers and students.
One of these videos "Too Tired to Practice (Music Practice Habits) - Sharon Bill Music Matters Vlog" offers great perspective, and advice on balancing our practicing habits.