Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. You’re not just tired… you’re running on empty.
🔍 3 Burnout Red Flags You Might Miss:
-
You’re cynical or detached from work.
-
Small tasks feel overwhelmingly hard.
-
You feel numb—like you’re just surviving, not living.
📚 Source: Maslach & Leiter, 2016, “Understanding the burnout experience”
🧠 Burnout vs Depression:
Burnout is tied to external stressors (e.g., job, caregiving), while depression affects all areas of life and doesn’t go away with rest.
🛠️ Therapist-Approved Burnout Recovery Tools:
-
Schedule recovery days with no guilt
-
Learn to say “no” without over-explaining
-
Start “energy audits”—what drains vs. energizes you?
🔁 Reminder:
Burnout recovery isn’t about doing less—it’s about doing what truly matters.
✨ Final Takeaway:
“You’re not lazy. You’re carrying too much without enough care in return.”
Author’s Copyright Statement This piece was thoughtfully created by Genki S. blending personal reflection and human insight with the support of AI tools for clarity and structure. While AI assisted in refining the content, the voice, values, and message are fully human-directed. © 2025 Genki S. All rights reserved. Please do not copy or republish without permission.
Comments
0 comment