4 Signs of Stress and Burnout and What To Do

The other day I was recording an episode of my new podcast. We were talking about stress and burnout. They show up differently for each person, yet there are patterns worth noticing.

What I see most often:

• your sleep is off or you wake up tired
• simple decisions feel heavy
• you snap at small things or go quiet
• you keep working but feel oddly numb
• the work that used to give you energy now feels flat
• your body is talking to you with headaches, tight chest, or stomach issues

If a few of these ring true, you are not broken. You are overloaded. Here is what helps.

What to do next:

• name it. say out loud what is happening and when it tends to spike
• tell one person you trust. a friend, a partner, a colleague, your doctor
• create a small pause in your day. ten minutes outside without your phone
• protect one boundary. one meeting you cancel, one evening without work
• move your body. a short walk does more than you think
• eat and hydrate on purpose. basics work when you are under strain
• write down the three things that matter this week. let the rest wait
• if symptoms persist, speak with a professional

If you are struggling in any way, please tell someone. Do not be proud. This can be fixed. I mean that.

I am here as well. If you want a place to talk it through, reach out.

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All my best,
Peter

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