BURNOUT

BURNOUT

Let's talk about BURNOUT 🫣

WOW 😳 have I experienced THIS! Multiple times over many years of my life. It was a cycle I just never managed to break ... HOWEVER, I LEARNED AND REALISED WHAT IN TF WAS HAPPENING TO ME...

I learned exactly 💯 what I needed to do to basically save myself! I learned to manage and get better!

The last time I was diagnosed with burnout, I had Doctors and multiple different specialists telling me I was actually, TRULY KILLING MYSELF... I eventually realized what I needed.

I needed, my entire being NEEDED TO ACTUALLY TAKE ACTION.

Burnout is REAL!

Understanding it... Well, that's another story! When you've been through true burnout yourself, then you'll understand moreso!

Been there, done that! I almost landed up in mental health facilities and/or hospitals...

However, I worked on it and MADE THE CHANGE I NEEDED TO!

MY ENTIRE BEING NEEDED IT!

And you know what? I have been ABLE to help so many with burnout due to the fact that I've learnt and grown in terms of how to actually work through, cope and manage it and then actually get yourself better!

So, I did. I actually took basically a sabbatical, of a year roughly off my own business. I needed to do this. I was doing such a disservice to myself... It affected every single aspect of my life. My physical and mental health went to absolute sh*t!

So here is some info!

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What is Burnout?

Burnout is a lot more common among many globally. Burnout can be caused by many factors in one's life. Burnout is when someone is in complete emotional, mental and physical exhaustion.

Those will suffer with having difficulty to engage in everyday daily life in terms of daily tasks/activities.

The person will tend to struggle with enjoying things they would usually enjoy and start to feel somewhat in a state of hopelessness.

There are many possible causes of burnout

These can range from, stressful situations in one's life, stressful work environments, stressful living environments or even having too many responsibilities that one cannot handle on their own.

Life situations and circumstances can cause chronic stress which affects the mental/emotional, physical overall health of the sufferer.

For anyone who has suffered/ing from long-term stress, that pressure can be overwhelming whether it is home/living demands or work.

The mental health, behavioral and physical health gets so affected...

Here are some things as to what someone can go through in their entire being.

What someone will most likely experience.

Exhaustion / chronic fatigue

Mental health issues, lashing out, withdrawing, isolation, headaches, emotional, stomach problems, detachment, unhealthy coping mechanisms, and there can be more.

IT'S ACTUALLY JUST UNREAL HOW BURNOUT CAN BE SO DANGEROUS!

Well, things people need in regards to burnout is Rest!

Ofcourse, help and support from others whether it be family, friends or colleagues.

They need extra help with daily life tasks and activities.

They need to prioritize themselves without guilt.

Having an eating plan that is nutritious, that will not only nourish and fuel the body but also the mind.

Having quality sleep, this needs to be assessed!

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Signs and symptoms of burnout:

Physically, emotionally/ mentally, and behaviourally

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Mental and emotional symptoms:

Helplessness

Loss of motivation

Sense of self-doubt

Sense of failure

Decreased satisfaction in life

Feelings of being detached

Feelings of being alone

Generally being emotional

Mentally exhausted and drained

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Physical symptoms:

Headaches

Chronic fatigue and exhaustion

Frequently being ill

Changes in appetite (which can lead to severe malnutrition)

Sleep patterns change

Stomach issues

Feeling weak

Lack of energy

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Behavioral symptoms:

Isolating oneself

Withdrawing from society, situations, and people in their lives

Reduced performance in daily life activities/tasks

Frequent outbursts

Procrastinating

Unhealthy coping mechanisms

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Then we obviously have our lifestyle... How is your lifestyle? Do you have a healthy or unhealthy way of living?

Lifestyle causes of burnout can be:

Lack of close and supportive relationships

Not enough sleep

Overworking themselves

Not enough and proper rest and relaxation

Not enough socialization

Too many responsibilities which they have not enough help

And here we go, THE BIG ONE...

Work work work! This is EXTREMELY common amongst many people around the globe.

Let's be real!?

Work-related causes of burnout can be:

Not having recognition/lack thereof

Chaotic environment

High pressure within their work environment

Demanding expectations

Work that can be tedious and monotonous / work that doesn't challenge the sufferer to change things up which can lead to mental energy decline

A person can be rather prone to burnout or should I say affected more easily sometimes has certain traits and characteristics about them.

The characteristics and personality traits of the person can be:

A high achiever

The need to be in control

Pessimism in their views of themselves

Being a perfectionist in one or all aspects of their life

What the person needs mostly is help and support from others whether it be family, friends or colleagues.

They need extra help with daily life tasks and activities.

They need to prioritize themselves without guilt.

This is also why they need support and acknowledgment that they are suffering.

I'll repeat again that eating a healthy diet, and working with eating nutritious food that will not only nourish and fuel the body but also the mind is so vital

Having quality sleep, and healthier sleep patterns need to be assessed. YES, I SAID IT AGAIN.

I just honestly understand this so well, I have been through it myself, I have witnessed it with so many and these points and tips need to be reiterated.

Having someone help with accountability to do things they used to enjoy or new things to explore. Anything ranging between work and hobbies.

Working on themselves through their healing journey, whether it is a psychologist, psychiatrist, general doctor, coach, or mentor. Even all of these. Multiple is best.

...All of the above are crucial for the person. 🙏🏻

So truly monitor yourself... See what is happening externally and how it is all affecting you Internally.

Your being, what do you actually need???

What does your body need???

As I always say, self-care is health-care which in turn is self -love!

You need to remember that YOU HAVE TO PRIORITISE YOURSELF! BECAUSE YOU ARE YOUR OWN GREATEST ASSET!

You CANNOT pour from an EMPTY CUP!

YOU NEED TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, ASK FOR HELP IF YOU NEED IT!

If you need help or want to know more, I work with this, I help those with so many ways and modalities to help you get through and get your healing journey started!

I HEAR YOU

I SEE YOU

I UNDERSTAND YOU

I AM HERE FOR YOU

YOU CAN DO THIS! 🙏🏻🩷

It is so possible to live a life where you can learn to cope, manage and heal within your being.

I believe in you!

You need to believe in yourself, have faith, and trust you can get through this struggle.

"Invest in Yourself - Aspire to Inspire" - Nico Life Coaching ™

Nicole Denner

Nico Life Coaching

Life and Wellness Coach, accountability coach, CBT Practitioner, mental health support practitioner, mentor, spiritual advisor, herbologist & spicologist, Author, High Priestess - Teacher in Magic

I am not a medical health professional, when a person needs medical attention it is recommended that they seek out further help and assistance by doctors.