Burnout Isn't Just Stress

Burnout isn’t just “being stressed” – it’s a state where chronic, unmanaged stress starts to seriously affect health, performance, and even decisions about staying in a job.​

PositivePsychology.com shares some data: people who report burnout are far more likely to:

ℹ️ take sick days

ℹ️ visit the ER

ℹ️ feel less confident at work, and

ℹ️ are almost three times more likely to leave their jobs.

Burnout isn't just stress

It also highlights how burnout shows up not only in the workplace, but at home – especially for those juggling caregiving, household responsibilities, and emotional labour with little recovery time.

What stood out most is that many readers recognised themselves in the article even if they don’t have a “traditional” job. Burnout can affect employees, business owners, leaders, stay‑at‑home parents, and caregivers alike.

If you’ve been feeling:

🟡 Constantly exhausted, no matter how much you sleep

🟡 More anxious, irritable, or detached

🟡 Less effective at work or at home, despite trying harder

…it may be worth exploring whether burnout is at play, and what support or boundaries you might need.

Talk to a counsellor about what support or boundaries you might need.

Here’s the article if you’d like to dive deeper into the signs, stats, and recovery ideas: https://positivepsychology.com/burnout/

If any of it resonates and you’d like to reflect on your own situation, I’m always happy to have a conversation. Or reach out to a counsellor to help you manage your emotions.

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