Physical, mental, or emotional exhaustion can sometimes lead to burnout.You can take action before the situation worsens if you learn to recognize the signs in yourself or in someone else.
Common symptoms of burnout.
The symptoms of burnout vary from person to person, but there are some that are common across the board.
- A sense of constant tiredness or fatigue
- Feeling demotivated or disconnected from your work, loved ones, or daily activities
- Increased irritability or impatience with people
- Difficulty focusing or concentrating on tasks
- Feeling ineffective or lacking in accomplishment
Protect your well-being.
Burnout can happen to anyone at any time, but there are ways to manage stress before it becomes chronic.
Lifestyle changes are the first step towards avoiding the risk of burnout. Take a moment to reset and recenter yourself before planning next steps. Explore this Stress & Burnout Tip Sheet to better understand:
- The 5 distinct stages of burnout, from the honeymoon stage to habitual burnout.
- Practical ways to manage stress and improve mental well-being.
- Your current level of burnout and how you should respond.
Try one of the resources below to feel more at ease.
ALL Lennox employees (plus 5 dependents) can sign up for a FREE Calm Premium subscription by clicking here.
Here are some mindfulness tools from Calm you can try (login required):
- Ground Yourself in the Body
In this 3-minute session with Jay Shetty, he’ll help you combat stressful and anxious emotions through a quick grounding exercise. - The Anxiety Spiral
In this 5-minute session with Mel Mah, you’ll be guided to do some full-body movements to release any tension and anxiety in your body. Then, you’ll do a short, guided meditation to release your anxious thoughts from your mind. - Alpha Waves and Rain for Deep Relaxation
Soothe your anxious mind with some ambient music and return to a state of calm. The ten music tracks containing alpha waves and rain sounds will guide you toward deep relaxation.
Join an upcoming LIVE webinar with the Calm team!
Lennox hosts monthly-themed Calm webinars during which you can discover new mindfulness techniques and learn how to customize your mobile app experience.
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