The 3 Types of Burnout and How to Fix It

Many of us are facing burnout right now. How do you know that you’re currently experiencing it or feeling it? Do you feel mentally exhausted, completely checked out, and that no matter how much rest that you get, it just doesn’t help? These all could be signs of burnout.    Burnout is a condition that extends well-beyond being overworked or overwhelmed. It is a state of emotional and physical exhaustion, which is brought on by prolonged chronic stress. If you are juggling everything and can’t seem to find good help, then you’re at risk of being burned out. It should be noted that stress is a good thing for you, but if it’s prolonged stress, then this is your body’s way of telling you it can no longer cope with the increase of these stress blips.    Chronic stress puts us in a constant state of fight or flight and it doesn’t allow our nervous system to properly regulate. The window of tolerance becomes more and more difficult when you’re under intense stress. It becomes harder and harder for you to ‘be normal’ and it can almost feel like a downward spiral where there’s nothing you can do to get out of this ‘intense’ state.    You might consciously know that you need a break, but you don’t end up taking one, which further adds to your burnout and chronic stress. If you feel depressed, have anxiety, can’t seem to get out of bed without an intense dread or cloud over your head, or if you feel powerless and hopeless, these are all cues that you’re burned out.    Continue Your Growth Journey: Kaminiwood.com