When I experienced burnout, I had no idea what was wrong with me. On my path to educate myself about the condition, I have uncovered so many myths about burnout. These misunderstandings and assumptions can hold back your recovery process, so it’s time to dispel all the myths about burnout! I am not medically trained, …
January 2021
How To Recover From A Burnout
Burnout is a serious health condition that describes physical and emotional exhaustion, with a host of other symptoms. The earlier in the burnout cycle that you identify you are on the path to burnout, the sooner you can stop it in its tracks. In this article, we’ll explore how to recover from a burnout from …
Feeling Overwhelmed At Work? Strategies To Take Control
When you’re feeling overwhelmed at work, even a small thing can push you over the edge to an emotional reaction such as anger or crying. For many people, working in a constant state of overwhelm has become normal and even celebrated. They consider it a badge of honour to show how busy and important they …
What Triggers Burnout?
Burnout can be triggered by excessive stress in the workplace or our home life. It typically shows up in our lives through symptoms of physical and mental exhaustion and distress. In this article, we’ll look at what triggers burnout and how to avoid these causes. This article does not constitute medical advice. If you are …
How Long To Recover From Burnout?
The length of time it takes to recover from burnout varies between days, months, and years. It depends on how long your burnout has been building, how intensely you have fallen into a burnout, and how quickly you can remove or better cope with your burnout triggers. In this article, we’ll go deep on the …
What Is Work Burnout?
Burnout is a serious health condition that impacts around 23% of workers. It can destroy a person’s performance at work and their family life when left unmanaged in the long term. However, employers and individuals are becoming more aware of the signs of burnout, which gives us all the opportunity to take action against work-related …
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Hello and welcome to defeatburnout.com. I’m so excited to have you here! My name is Emma and I have created this site to support anyone who is dealing with burnout in their life right now, or who simply wants to find out more about this serious health condition that is affecting more and more people. …