06/04/2026
Burnout has some well-known signs:
Exhaustion - can’t find your energy no matter what
brain fog - clarity eludes you, easily distracted
Disconnection - hard to connect with people or projects
Overwhelm - everything feels jumbled together and too much
Some signs are less obvious - but just as important:
Snapping faster - when little things make you lose it.
Struggling to care - what used to be important no longer is
Feeling flat - like living a shade of gray
Forgetting simple things - when your brain is just too overloaded
Low patience - high irritation if your expectations aren’t immediately met
Waking up drained - when your energy is depleted even before the day begins
Dreading small tasks - even little things feel daunting and too much
Showing up still - feeling like a robot, but still trying to get it all done.
Know that it can get better. Clearly, there has to be a shift - your body and mind are trying to tell you that this pattern is no longer working.
The good news is:
“With the right support, your nervous system can heal, your capacity can return, and life can stop feeling this relentlessly heavy.” Dr. Linnea Passaler
The first step is to recognize what’s actually going on…
How has burnout shown up for you?
Drop a 🩶 if you recognize any of the signs.
