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Signs and symptoms of burnout

Physical

▫️ Feeling tired and drained most of the time

▫️ Lowered immunity, frequent illnesses

▫️ Frequent headaches or muscle pain

▫️ Change in appetite or sleep habits

Emotional

▪️ Sense of failure and self-doubt

▪️ Feeling helpless, trapped, and defeated

▪️ Detachment, feeling alone in the world

▪️ Loss of motivation

▪️ Increasingly cynical and negative outlook

▪️ Decreased satisfaction and sense of accomplishment

Behavioral

Withdrawing from responsibilities

Isolating yourself from others

Procrastinating, taking longer to get things done

Using food, drugs, or alcohol to cope

Taking out your frustrations on others

Skipping work or coming in late and leaving early

‼️ Dealing with burnout requires the “Three R” approach:

Recognize - watch for the warning signs of burnout

Reverse- undo the damage by seeking support and managing stress

Resilience - build your resilience to stress by taking care of your physical and emotional health

✍ Reframe the way you look at work

Support your mood and energy levels with a healthy diet (check my guide - Nᴜᴛʀᴛɪᴏɴ ᴛɪᴘs ꜰᴏʀ sᴛᴜᴅᴇɴᴛs)

Reevaluate your priorities

Talking to a mental health professional may help you discover the strategies you need to feel your best

Also, don’t be afraid to talk with your family and friends