I'm exhausted and starting to resent the MBA more than appreciate it. Any tips for preventing full-on burnout? How do you maintain some semblance of a life while doing this program?

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If you don’t mind me asking, which program are you attending for your MBA?

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Are you full time or part time?

Why are you so exhausted?

Try to find a balance between socialising and taking care of yourself. MBAs are exhausting but having clarity about how and where to focus really saves a lot of energy. Once that’s sorted you’ll be able to eat and sleep better which I think are the most neglected things in the life of an mba student

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