Are You Burning Out?
Recognize the Red Flags of Burnout Before It’s Too Late
Recognizing that each individual experiences burnout uniquely, I’ve compiled a list of symptoms from women I’ve worked with and my own journey to help you identify and address burnout effectively.
- Chronic fatigue: Feeling tired or exhausted most of the time, even after rest or sleep.
- Decreased motivation: Finding it difficult to feel excited or motivated about work or other activities you used to enjoy.
- Increased irritability: Becoming easily frustrated, short-tempered, or irritable, even in situations that wouldn’t normally bother you.
- Difficulty concentrating: Struggling to focus, make decisions, or remember things, leading to decreased productivity.
- Physical symptoms: Experiencing headaches, muscle tension, stomach problems, or other physical ailments without a clear medical cause.
- Emotional detachment: Feeling emotionally numb, detached, or disconnected from others, including friends, family, or colleagues.
- Insomnia or disturbed sleep: Having trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up feeling rested, despite adequate time in bed.
- Loss of satisfaction: Feeling a sense of dread, disillusionment, or cynicism about your work or life in general, and questioning its purpose or value.
- Increased absenteeism: Taking more sick days or time off work than usual, or finding excuses to avoid responsibilities.
- Neglecting personal needs: Ignoring self-care activities such as exercise, hobbies, or spending time with loved ones, in favor of work or other obligations.