What is Burnout?

Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged and excessive stress. It can lead to feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and a lack of accomplishment.

Burnout can manifest through chronic fatigue, reduced performance, emotional exhaustion, and physical symptoms. It’s essential to recognize these signs early.

While stress can be motivating, burnout leads to a feeling of emptiness and despair. Stress can be managed, but burnout often requires significant lifestyle changes.

Burnout is often confused with depression, but it’s primarily work-related. Depression can occur independently of work circumstances.

Burnout typically stems from an urgent need to prove oneself, overworking, neglecting personal needs, and interpersonal conflicts.

Burnout can be categorized into job burnout, personal burnout, and interpersonal burnout, each affecting different aspects of life.

Preventing burnout involves setting boundaries, taking breaks, practicing self-care, seeking support, and managing workload effectively.

If you find yourself burnt out, consider taking time off, creating a support network, developing healthy habits, reconnecting with passions, and reevaluating your job if necessary.