Burnout is often described as the defining feeling of the post-pandemic world – but why are we all so exhausted?
Some grapple with perfectionism, while others are overwhelmed by the demands of modern life. From confronting our inner critics to understanding how the drive for productivity can stifle freedom, cultural historian and burnout coach Anna Katharina Schaffner combines insights from science, medicine, literature, and philosophy to examine the causes and history of burnout, offering fresh strategies to combat stress and negativity.
A former academic who experienced burnout herself, Schaffner is now a coach and writer. She is the author of The Art of Self-Improvement: Ten Timeless Truths, The Truth About Julia, and Exhausted: An A–Z for the Weary.
Anna’s book, Exhausted: An A-Z for the Weary, will be available to buy in person from Newham Bookshop on the day.
Age Recommendation:
16+
Price: *All ticket prices below include a £1 booking fee*
In person: Standard £10 • Living Support £7 • Students £7 • Members FREE
Online: Standard £7 • Members FREE
Access Information
Due to the age and Grade Il listing of the building, there is no lift access to rooms above the ground floor.
All the ground-floor rooms are fully accessible by wheelchair. Main Hall (street access, step-free), Brockway Room (street access, step-free), Bertrand Russell Room (street access, shallow ramp), Hive Cafe (street access, step-free). There is also an accessible toilet on the ground floor opposite the Brockway Room.
Further Info
This event will be held with an in-person audience at Conway Hall and online via livestream. Everyone wishing to join this event must register for a ticket in advance.
If you have any accessibility enquiries, please contact us at info@conwayhall.org.uk / 020 7405 1818.