Are You Stressed Out? Prevent Burn Out Before It’s Too Late!

Are you stressed out? Do you know the tale-tell signs of when you’re stressed? It is true that a bit of stress is a good thing because it can push you to reach your goals and get yourself motivated. However, ongoing and excessive stress can really impact you. If you’re permanently stuck in the ‘fight or flight’ mode, your body starts to wear down and you aren’t able to react as effectively.    It’s crazy to think about, but prolonged stress can actually make you act and react similar to the way trauma victims experience the world. Too much stress can lead to burn out and can leave us feeling overwhelmed and unmotivated. Fatigue and tiredness is normal from time to time, but when it becomes pushing a chronic boulder up a hill, that’s when you really need to take a pause.    So what are some of the signs of being on the verge of burnout? If you have consistent anxiety and depression, you’re not as productive as you used to be, and you have trouble focusing, you need to pay attention because it could be the start of a downward spiral. If you also find yourself ‘turned off’ emotionally and not enjoying some of your favorite hobbies, this is also another sign that you need to take care of yourself.     The biggest way to relieve the stress in your life is through mindfulness and meditation. Slowing down can do a lot for your body and the immune system. Another way to get things off of our chest is through journaling. There is something very freeing with just letting your thoughts, fears, and anxieties all out on paper!    Continue Your Growth Journey: Kaminiwood.com