Burnout in St. Louis, MO
You know the phrase “Burning the Candle at both ends”? That is a phrase often used by those who are burnt out or headed for burnout. We all know the pattern! We take a call during the weekend, work a few extra hours, take on an extra task that is supposed to be temporary and then before you know it, it becomes an expected thing. Whether it be from co-workers, bosses, clients, or even our own family.
Signs of Burnout
Burnout is subtle and often feels like nothing in the beginning, especially when there is pressure to preform at a career, school, or other areas
Some signs of burnout are:
- Lack of motivation
- Little pleasure in doing things
- Changes in appetite
- Changes in sleep
- Changes in mood/ unusually Irritable
- Unusual distractibility
- Lowered Self Esteem
What to Do?
Depending on the level of burnout, it can be as simple as learning to set boundaries and allowing yourself time to breathe away from the catalyst that has started the burnout. Sometimes it can be reestablishing who you are outside of that catalyst and learning to let go of the pressures that you and others have out on you.
While Burnout is not a diagnosable disorder, it can still lead to different mental health disorders such as Anxiety and Depression. If you think you are struggling with burnout, Call us at (314) 312-1206 or book a consultation online