Are you mistaking burnout for stress? Signs to be aware of
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- From losing interest in everything to experiencing brain fog, here are some of the signs that we are experiencing burnout.
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Stress is a temporary reaction categorised by a sense of urgency caused by challenges or situations. But burnout is a prolonged process of being exposed to exhaustion. “Stress is often a temporary reaction to life's challenges, sparking urgency, anxiety, and even temporary boosts in productivity. But left unchecked, it can erode our well-being, leading to burnout—a prolonged state of emotional and physical exhaustion. With burnout, hope dims as feelings of detachment, failure, and helplessness set in. It's more than just a bad day; it's a continuous sense that nothing will improve,” explained Psychologist Carolyn Rubenstein in a social media post. Here are some of the signs that it is burnout, and not stress.(Unsplash)
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Even when we take adequate rest, we feel physically and emotionally exhausted because of the prolonged exhaustion that sets in. (Unsplash)
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We start getting brain fog where we are unable to remember things, or important information. This happens due to burnout. (Unsplash)
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With burnout comes a sense of detachment from happiness and positivity. We start to look at everything with a negative lens – this makes us develop a detached and cynical perspective. (Unsplash)
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We start to feel detached from ourselves – we lose interest in things, people and activities that we once loved and cherished.
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