18 Signs You Might Be in Burnout

These are some of the most common symptoms of burnout. How many are you experiencing right now?

Researchers use three dimensions to measure burnout: Exhaustion, cynicism and reduced efficacy. But what does burnout actually look like, in practice?

The answer is not straightforward. That’s because the experience of burnout can look and feel very different from one person to the next. Burnout can be an invisible syndrome. Because of the stigma around it, people tend to hide their symptoms from themselves and others. Someone might look totally fine on the outside, and yet be burned to a crisp within.

There are some symptoms that are common in burnout. This list is not exhaustive. It is intended to give an impression of the different ways burnout can manifest and how intense its effects can be.

As you read them, reflect for yourself: “Does this resonate for me at the moment?”

1. Serious fatigue

You are extremely tired and devoid of energy most of or all the time.

2. Trouble sleeping

You’re constantly worrying about work. Your brain spins day and night. As burnout deepens, sleep problems can develop into insomnia, where you…