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How did/do you know you are experiencing burnout, share your symptoms, what happened and how?
If you have recovered, do tell how. I am writing an article and would like to include real information
Anonymous
04/14/22 at 11:38PM UTC (Edited)
Low Energy, Procrastination, taking longer to do things, not enough sleep....so many things.
I think generally it came/comes down to establishing boundaries, showing kindness to yourself, and finding confidence in knowing you're doing the best with what you have in the moment (letting go of the pressure to know and do everything).
Jacqueline Kerr
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03/02/22 at 2:37PM UTC
I am happy to connect and send you any inform about my burnout and the stories of other women I share on my podcast Overcoming Working Mom Burnout. I also have lots of ideas about solutions!
https://www.drjacquelinekerr.com/blog/multi-level-solutions-and-behavior-change-strategies
TaVonEA Assistant in Washington, DC
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02/18/22 at 3:09PM UTC
Being tired and unmotivated.
Mamtha Sikwal
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02/20/22 at 2:18AM UTC (Edited)
Thank you for sharing this information TaVon
Jackie RukaProfessionalHappyologist Thrive in your purpose.
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02/17/22 at 11:06PM UTC
I had severe burnout and one of the symptoms is you don't realize you have it till it sneaks up on you.
Other symptoms where chronic work related stress.
Sleepless nights.
Exhaustion and fatigue.
Overwhelm - never felt caught up on anything.
Little time for a social life or self care
Resentment, frustration and pure exhaustion.
Feeling boxed in.
Ruminating
Appetite ups and downs
Melancholia
Dread setting in on Sunday nights
To name a few.
Mamtha Sikwal
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02/20/22 at 2:17AM UTC
Thank you for sharing this information Jackie Ruka
Anonymous
02/14/22 at 7:17PM UTC
I just felt unmotivated by my job, exhausted all the time, and stopped smiling much outside of work too. It affected all facets of my life, for sure.
Mamtha Sikwal
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02/20/22 at 2:18AM UTC
Thank you for sharing this information Gal
IntentionGirl136408
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02/14/22 at 3PM UTC
absolutely.
Worked 20 years in the utility industry - nights, weekends, all hours responding to emails and 'emergencies'. New boss was a younger female - I was SO excited to work for her - and I could not seem to do anything right. After being a key performer, top ranked employee for 18 years, I left the company, taking a buyout.
I was able to not work for almost a year (while I also divorced, moved to another city, totalled my vehicle, got a kidney stone, and started a business). Now my business is heading upward, and I'm feeling a LITTLE ready to get back into work.
It's still hard, and I have to remind myself that work is just work. But it's been 18 years of training, and it's hard to let things go.
When I look back now, I can see that I was burned out for years. But new assignments at work helped me push through and not rest. The constant drive to do more, keep getting promoted, keep answering the emails pushed me to a place of sheer exhaustion.
To all those on the edge, I feel you. Try to disconnect more, and take care of yourself.
Mamtha Sikwal
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02/20/22 at 2:19AM UTC
Thank you for sharing this information Intention Girl
