Analyzing Jacinda Ardern’s Post-Leadership Euphoria A Case Study in Political Burnout and Recovery – Historical Parallels Women Leaders Facing Burnout 1960-2024

The case of Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s former Prime Minister, highlights the unique challenges that women leaders have faced in navigating burnout and the aftermath of leaving their positions.

Ardern’s experience of a sense of euphoria and relief following her resignation echoes the common themes observed among female leaders who have confronted the emotional toll and societal expectations associated with their leadership roles.

Historical patterns suggest that women leaders from the 1960s to 2024 have often encountered higher rates of burnout, chronic stress, and exhaustion compared to their male counterparts, underscoring the need for better support systems and further research into the recovery pathways of female leaders after departing from their positions.