Just STOP IT before it sneaks up on you
A couple of years ago, I sat thinking in the middle of finishing a data display – I’m going to burn out if I keep running like this. The rising feeling of heaviness was in my chest.
I had been burnt out before. I knew the feelings of exhaustion and the blur between my personal and work life. I was self-aware of the thoughts of my long-running to-do list creeping into my waking moments.
There is that thread of strain on the vocal cords in your neck, straining your voice.
We are human—not machines, not artificial intelligence, or some animate being that can withstand endless wear and tear.
Recognizing the oncoming signs of burnout, I was able to stop it and turn it around.
This was a no-go.
There is no exact right way to do this. It depends on the situation. Self-management is key to navigating the ongoing tide of burnout and diverting away from it. It can be a silent killer.
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Burnout Isn’t Sudden: Spot the Warning Signs Before They Spiral
I had a friend who had been in their comfortable office job for 5 years and 4 months. They had planned to be a “lifer” at their company.
They were comfortable, almost complacent, in their daily routine. The one thing that would shake their pleasant demeanor was criticism, whether genuine, constructive, or unwarranted.
Constructive criticism was met with anger.
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