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Burnout
You feel completely depleted — physically, mentally, and emotionally running on empty. Burnout isn't just being tired; it's what happens when you've been running at full capacity for too long without refueling. It's your body and mind staging a protest because you ignored all the earlier warning signs.
What does burnout feel like in your body?
- •Bone-deep exhaustion that sleep doesn't fix
- •Getting sick more often as your immune system tanks
- •Brain fog and inability to concentrate
- •Feeling detached and cynical about things you used to care about
Common triggers
- •Working or studying nonstop without real breaks
- •Caring for others at the expense of yourself
- •Feeling like no matter how much you do, it's never enough
- •Loss of control over your schedule and priorities
Journaling prompts for when you feel burnout
- When did you first start feeling burned out, and what were you ignoring?
- What are you doing that's draining you the most?
- What would real rest look like for you — not just a day off, but actual recovery?
Healthy ways to cope with burnout
1. Take rest seriously — not as a reward, but as a non-negotiable necessity
2. Identify and cut or reduce the biggest energy drains in your life
3. Talk to your boss, professor, or someone who can help redistribute the load
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