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Recognising Burnout Before It Takes Over

Rachael Tungu 1 min read
Recognising Burnout Before It Takes Over

Burnout creeps up slowly. Here are the early signs, and what you can do about them.

Burnout is more than being tired. It's a deep exhaustion that builds up when stress goes on for too long without enough recovery.

Early warning signs

  • Feeling drained before the day has even started

  • Becoming cynical or detached from work you used to care about

  • Struggling to concentrate or make decisions

  • Getting ill more often

What helps

Rest, boundaries and support. Talk to your manager about workload where you can, and protect time that's just for you.

Not sure where you stand? Try our free Work Burnout Check.

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