11/10/2025
Burnout doesn’t happen overnight, it builds slowly. Here’s how to recognize it before it takes over.
1. Honeymoon Phase:
You start off inspired and productive, fueled by excitement and optimism. It feels great—until it starts becoming hard to keep up.
2. Onset of Stress:
The motivation fades. Focus slips, fatigue grows, and you begin noticing small signs of stress.
3. Chronic Stress:
Stress becomes your new normal. You feel overwhelmed, irritable, or emotionally distant, and it begins affecting your relationships and routine.
4. Burnout:
You hit a breaking point. Exhaustion, self-doubt, and physical symptoms make daily tasks feel impossible.
5. Habitual Burnout:
When burnout goes unchecked, it settles in. You feel emotionally drained, hopeless, or disconnected from yourself and your purpose.
