As the year draws to a close, many in the UK face the most demanding and stressful weeks ahead. Running through to December 11, this period—known as Burnout Season—is marked by packed social calendars, year-end work deadlines, shorter daylight hours, and family commitments. These combined pressures leave an estimated 23.4 million people feeling mentally overwhelmed and exhausted.
To help combat this widespread stress, OnePlus has teamed up with burnout expert Dr. Claire Ashley to highlight how AI technology can offer practical support in managing mental load and reducing burnout symptoms.
“Festive burnout is a modern-day reality,” Dr. Ashley explains. “The mix of high expectations, continuous social events, and work and home pressures often leaves people struggling to enjoy the season fully. One effective way to prevent burnout is by easing your mental load, and AI features in smartphones like the new OnePlus 15 can play a key role in this.”
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Launching on November 13, the OnePlus 15 is the brand’s latest AI-powered smartphone designed to help users better organize their lives and increase daily efficiency. Dr. Ashley emphasizes, “When used wisely, AI technology can be a powerful ally in lowering stress levels, simplifying tasks, and creating space for relaxation.”
To help people stay balanced during this hectic period, Dr. Ashley recommends five simple strategies to reduce stress and improve well-being.
Echoing this sentiment, Celina Shi, Chief Marketing Officer of OnePlus Europe, adds: “The end of the year should focus on connection and joy, not chaos and burnout. As work, family, and social demands intensify, staying organized and managing priorities is more important than ever.”
To celebrate the OnePlus 15’s AI assistant features, OnePlus is also offering an exclusive giveaway: the ‘Anti Burnout Box,’ valued at over €25,000, packed with tools to promote relaxation and mental wellness.
To enter, participants can submit their email address via the “Anti-Burnout Box giveaway” entry form on the OnePlus website before 2 pm GMT on November 13.