How to Tell Your Boss You’re Burned Out
Busy periods are inevitable at any job. While stress can be manageable in the short term, if you don’t take steps to keep the pressure under control, it can lead to fatigue and burnout.
Burnout refers to a collection of different physical, emotional, and mental reactions that occur in response to prolonged stress and overworking.
Signs of burnout include:
Physical symptoms such as exhaustion most of the time, headaches, and muscle aches
Getting sick often
A negative attitude about work or your career
Feeling like everything is overwhelming or your efforts are futile
Neglecting your own needs, as if you’re a pushover
Withdrawing from new responsibilities, challenges, and people
Procrastinating, mainly avoidance or work or it taking longer because you can’t concentrate
Short-tempered, especially with colleagues
