You may not always be aware of your mental and emotional exhaustion, but it will manifest itself in the form of a few warning signs. Most of the time, you will be exhausted and overwhelmed, but you will persevere because isn’t that what life is all about? You must “power through” no matter what happens.

“We all become tired at some point; it happens to everyone.” Even the sun has stopped being a morning person at the end of the year.” Rachelle Joyce
Do you get tired easily?
Is it possible that you’re sleeping too much or too little?

Even if you’ve had a good night’s sleep, do you wake up tired and exhausted every morning?

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when we’re living a hectic and stressful life. We hope that things will improve in our lives, but they appear to be getting worse. Long-term stressful situations, such as work, family, a difficult partner, or even a bad habit you can’t break, can lead to mental and emotional exhaustion, also known as burnout.

Burnout is mental and emotional exhaustion that can be brought on by long periods of high stress. It drains you emotionally, wears you out, and makes you feel overwhelmed all of the time.

You feel trapped or stuck when you’re mentally and emotionally exhausted as if you have no control over your life. Burnout can have a negative impact on your career, relationships, and the normal flow of your life, but it can also be harmful to your health in the long run, lowering your quality of life.

This is why we must learn to recognize the signs of burnout so that we can intervene while there is still time.

1. You constantly feel tired.

Fatigue, unlike ordinary tiredness, makes you feel exhausted from the inside out. You have the impression that no amount of sleep or coffee will help you feel better. Your energy levels have plummeted to an all-time low and don’t appear to be improving.

2. You get irritated easily.

Even the smallest things irritate you. You are constantly irritated because you only see negativity around you. You get irritated over insignificant issues. You are acutely aware of the negativity around you, which makes you feel hopeless.

3. You lack motivation.

You’ve recently felt as if you’ve lost faith in life. Nothing seems to inspire you to make an effort to improve your life. You lack the desire to complete tasks and are constantly struggling to find the necessary motivation.

4. You are always running late.

You never seem to be on time for anything. You’re always late because you don’t have the motivation to do anything. Because you don’t care about anything, being punctual no longer seems important. You no longer have any time for yourself.

5. You experience anxiety attacks.

Anxiety attacks occur frequently in your life. Anxiety attacks have become a daily occurrence as you become irritated by even the smallest things. You become overly concerned, and you become even more tired and exhausted.

6. You run away from responsibilities.

Although you are not avoiding responsibilities on purpose, you are simply exhausted by the burden and stress. You’re feeling like a victim, and you can’t take it any longer.

7. You feel detached & isolated.

You have an uneasy feeling about everything and everyone in your life. You are no longer affected by anything. There is a numbness inside you and you don’t feel any strong emotions. You feel cut off from your feelings and the rest of the world.

8. You feel nauseous and lethargic.

Nausea, lethargy, and dizziness are all signs that you’re overtired and should get some rest. This indicates that your mind and body are suffering from a mental and emotional breakdown as a result of too much stress.

9. You cry for no reason at all.

You cry easily when even the smallest things affect you. We lose our ability to cope with difficult situations when we are mentally and emotionally exhausted. This adds to your stress and causes you to cry for no apparent reason. You’re crying because of all the pain you’re carrying inside.

10. You can’t sleep properly.

Even though you’re mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted, you’re having trouble sleeping. You are having trouble calming your thoughts and falling asleep. No matter how long you lie in bed, your thoughts keep racing through your head, making insomnia a difficult habit to break.

Can you relate to the majority of these burnout symptoms? Don’t be concerned!

Emotional exhaustion is a condition that can be treated.

If you are feeling overwhelmed all the time, then there are a few things you can do to make things better. Small changes in your daily habits can help you manage and prevent burnout.

Here are a few things you can do.

1. Remove the stressor.

Eliminate the cause of your emotional exhaustion. Identify the stressor and take steps to change the situation in your favor. There is always something you can do to make things better. You’re never helpless.

2. Practice mindfulness.

Mindfulness techniques have been recognized scientifically to reduce stress and anxiety. Mindfulness means bringing your awareness to the present moment. Practice mindfulness to move your attention away from negativity.

3. Talk to a friend you trust.

Sharing your difficult emotions with a trusted friend can help a lot in relieving stress. They don’t have to offer you any solutions. They simply need to listen to you without any judgments.

4. Seek professional help.

Consulting a therapist will help you gain the tools to work with your mental and emotional burnout. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and applied relaxation techniques can help a lot.

Do not allow negativity to overshadow you. 

Identify the warning signals of burnout and figure out how you can eliminate the stressors to recharge yourself, gain back your energy, and your will to live. 

Self-love is what you need most at this time.

Are you feeling mentally & emotionally drained? 

What are you doing to make yourself feel better?

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