You are not lazy; you are burnt out. Get rid of the stigma associated with rest.

For over 200 years, economic experts have fantasized about a future in which we would be so efficient that we would only need to labor 10 to 15 hours per week to attain the necessities of life. And that dream hasn't ever materialized. When we go back to our hunter-gatherer days, we worked two to three hours per day and did things to keep ourselves alive.? But such activities were undoubtedly part of our culture, and we apparently loved hunting and gathering. After all, it is what people do with their leisure time and money, which is why the wealthy go hunting and gathering, old-fashioned as it sounds.

Enough with the history class! Hi, and welcome back to my blog. Here at HealthWave, we will not be keeping you nostalgic about the good old stone age days when burnout was not a thing. Still, instead, we will focus on why you are currently experiencing burnout and low motivation and what to do about it. We are all about healthy living here, and we will explain why burnout is not a sign of laziness but rather a sign that you have pushed yourself to your limits. And as such, read on until the end to discover much more about this frowned-upon subject by the corporates. Consider liking this post. Remember to also subscribe to this newsletter and turn on your notifications not to miss any edition.

Burnout is a type of fatigue brought on by a persistent sensation of being overloaded. It is caused by excessive and prolonged emotional, physical, and mental stress. Burnout is frequently linked to one's occupation. You can know that you have reached burnout when you are overwhelmed, emotionally fatigued, and unable to keep up with life's constant demands. If you do not recognize or address burnout, it can have a negative impact on your physical and emotional health. Burnout makes it difficult to be productive. It saps your vitality, leaving you feeling despondent, cynical, angry, and, in the worst-case scenario, suicidal. Burnout may harm your home, job, and social life. This occurs to everyone because sometimes we get caught up in the moment and forget to take a little break.

More than half of 1,500 U.S. workers admitted they were burnt out as a consequence of their job expectations in a survey conducted in 2021, and 4.3 million people resigned their employment in December in what has been known as the "great resignation." When people think about burnout, they frequently think of mental and emotional symptoms like hopelessness and cynicism. However, physical symptoms of burnout can occur, and experts advise that you watch for them and take action if you detect them.? There are several signs to show that someone is burned out, but we will concentrate on a few major ones that you can spot without second-guessing. One thing that is within our control is learning to spot our burnout warning signs.

Physical exhaustion is another sign of burnout. Physical exhaustion is the feeling of being completely fatigued for an extended period of time. It is a form of exhaustion that leaves us absolutely drained. We lack energy, drive, attention, and participation when we are physically fatigued. When you are physically exhausted, you will struggle to do even the most basic chores; you will find it difficult to complete things that you could easily execute only a few days or weeks ago. You may have a lack of energy and be sleepy most days in the early stages. You may feel physically and emotionally fatigued, drained, and depleted in the later phases, and you may have a sense of dread about what lies ahead when you wake up on any given day.

Burnout can also cause headaches and stomachaches. For centuries, headaches have been a common sign of various diseases, but it is one of the chronic symptoms of burnout. In a Swedish study of persons suffering from fatigue disorder, a medical condition related to burnout, 67 percent said they felt nausea, gas, or indigestion, and 65 percent said they had headaches. It is also worth noting that burnout can occur in conjunction with depression or anxiety, both of which can result in physical symptoms. Muscle pains, stomachaches, sleep problems, and appetite abnormalities are all symptoms of burnout. Headaches, nausea, and shortness of breath are all symptoms of anxiety. Burnout is characterized by recurrent headaches, according to Herbert Freudenberger, the psychologist who first coined the term in 1974.

Burnout can also be characterized by poor eating habits, such as eating more or less than usual: Sixty-six percent of Italian healthcare professionals said their eating habits had changed. People may eat less because they are too busy with no breaks or distracted, or they may need the comfort foods that we all crave when we are too busy. When we are too busy, we are more likely to grab KFC, Big Mac, or similar junk meals. Stress hormones may also impact appetite, making people feel less hungry while they are under a lot of stress and more hungry when the stress subsides, according to the same research. The end goal of these is sudden weight gain or weight loss. Yes, that's right. The drastic changes you notice in your weight result from stress caused by burnout.

Contrary to common society's portrayal of the problem, burnout cannot be "cured" by improving your own self-care; you cannot "soft life" your way out of it. This implication only exacerbates the problem by placing the blame and responsibility on you and implying that you should do more to feel better. This is incorrect because burnout is not caused by laziness on your part. However, several lifestyle changes might reduce the likelihood of burnout. Workplace social support can be beneficial. This might involve meeting with friends or speaking with a work therapist. It may also be beneficial to use your employer's mental health or exercise benefits. Sleeping more and getting adequate rest might also help. Consider taking time off if you are offered it; your firm will be able to function without you.

Finally, even if you may not want to add anything more to your plate, try to set aside some time each day for something you like. Do you enjoy working out but do not have enough time to do so? Include a few activities in your regular routine; this can be as simple as taking a 20-minute stroll every day. Do you ever return home to an empty house? Consider getting a pet to keep you company while also relieving you of some stress. Thank you for sticking with us until the end, and please tell us what you do when you feel burnt out in your case in the comments below. Cheers! See you in the next one.?