What are the symptoms of burnout?

Burn-out is a state of intense fatigue linked to work or emotional overload. Here are the most common symptoms:

Emotional Symptoms

• Emotional fatigue : Feelings of emptiness, despair and emotional detachment.
• Irritability : Tendency to be easily irritated or frustrated.
• Anxiety and depression : constant feelings of stress and sadness.

Physical symptoms

• Chronic fatigue: constant feeling of exhaustion, even after a night's sleep.
• Sleep disorders : difficulty falling asleep, frequent night-time awakenings, insomnia.
• Headaches and muscle aches : Physical tension and pain for no apparent reason.

Behavioral symptoms

• Reduced performance : lower productivity and work efficiency.
• Social isolation : Tendency to avoid social interaction, including with family and friends.
• Frequent absences: More frequent sick leave.

Cognitive symptoms

• Difficulty concent rating, making decisions or remembering things.
• Pessimism : Persistent negative attitude and feeling of discouragement.

Sources
Mayo Clinic - Burnout symptoms: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/expert-answers/burnout/faq-20057987

HelpGuide - Burnout Prevention and Treatment: https: //www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/burnout-prevention-and-recovery.htm

Cleveland Clinic - Burnout: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21958-burnout