The 5 Stages of Burnout: How to Know Where You Are

In this episode of Words & Contemplations, Fai shares a reading of “The 5 Stages of Burnout: How to Know Where You Are.” Burnout rarely happens all at once. It can build quietly through the way we work, think, cope and keep going, often long before we realise just how depleted we have become. This reflection explores the different stages of burnout and some of the signs that can appear along the way, from pushing through and ignoring the signals to exhaustion, disconnection and the need to recover. It’s an invitation to become more aware of where you are, rather than waiting until your body forces you to stop. A grounded exploration of burnout, stress, nervous system regulation, rest and the importance of listening to what your body has been trying to tell you. Sometimes awareness is the first step towards doing things differently.