Bengaluru Consultant's 14-Hour Workdays Lead to Burnout: 'My Body Gave Up'

• Meenal Goel, a Bengaluru-based chartered accountant, revealed the severe toll of relentless 14-hour workdays for six months.
• She experienced physical and mental exhaustion, culminating in an anxiety attack during a client call.
• Goel, who worked with KPMG and Deloitte, initially believed the sacrifice was necessary for her venture's success.
• She decided to implement strict boundaries: no work after 8 PM, Sundays completely off, and a new hobby.
• After a week, Goel reported increased productivity and improved mental health, advocating against hustle culture's celebration of burnout.