Submitted on Thursday January 22nd, 2015
Most of us know it when we're stressed. We talk about it, and we talk about needing to do something about it…when we have the time.
But we might not be aware when we reach the point of burnout. That's because going numb is the nature of burnout. To be so worn out that you are beyond caring.
Put simply, burnout is stress that has gone on too long. It is an important distinction to understand. Burnout has more serious, long-term consequences for your physical health and for your emotional well-being.
Take a moment for self-reflection and assess yourself.
If you are stressed, you are
- constantly on the go, urgently trying to get things done.
- emotionally brittle, tending toward irritability and anxiety. Your thinking might be a bit scattered.
- tired and not sleeping well, rushing through leisure activities.