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7 Subtle Precursors To Burn Out
Recognize them before it’s too late.
There’s such a thing as being too busy.
Firing on all cylinders day after day will take its toll and before you know it, you’ll not only wear out, but it can actually change you.
You need balance.
Burnout in life happens when there is a lack of balance between the things you have to do to survive and the things you need to live a good life.
By definition, burnout is a form of exhaustion that is caused by excessive and prolonged emotional, physical, and mental stress.
Being burned out can make you feel emotionally drained and uninterested in keeping up with life's demands.
“Burnout is nature’s way of telling you you’ve been going through the motions your soul has departed.” — Sam Keen
There are a few obvious, and some not-so-obvious signs that you’re heading to a state of burnout.
No one to talk to
If you find yourself without someone to talk to about your feelings, this could lead to a pattern of holding everything thing in and trudging ahead without any consideration for what you’re going through.
