For the longest time, Lauren Stahl lived her life according to the traditional definition of success, one that those around her seemed to appreciate. After graduating from Tufts University, she landed a coveted job on Wall Street at UBS. In one sense, she had made it. And while that job gave her the money and prestige her ego craved initially, she soon knew that something wasn’t right.
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This video is part of a series highlighting the causes and consequences of burnout, and the ways ordinary people are rejecting our culture of overwork and reclaiming their lives. To share your story, email thirdmetric@huffingtonpost.com.
Videographer/editor: Amber Genuske
Graphics: Noelle Campbell
