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in mental health around the world,
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Have you ever lost the enthusiasm for doing things
that were once new and exciting?
Or do you dread the thought of having to work
long, hard hours on a project
that just leaves you unfulfilled?
If so, you may be feeling a case of burnout,
which is the loss of motivation
that once compelled you to keep going.
The absence of ambition to do what you,
or others expect of you
and the lack of desire to finish what you started.
So with that said,
here are six signs that indicate that you are burning out.
Number one.
You work hard but don't seem to reach your goals.
If you're working longer hours,
yet don't feel in touch with your goals,
you might be on the verge of burnout.
Burning out, makes you feel disengaged from your tasks.
You may just be going on autopilot,
putting in work but not really feeling
a sense of purpose in what you do.
When this starts to happen,
you may need to step back and evaluate your goals.
Is what you're working towards
fulfilling something you truly want,
or is it someone else's expectations of you?
Can you change the situation in any way?
From there you can decide
whether the path you're heading is truly worthwhile.
It's never too late to change directions when you want to.
Number two.
You have no desire to socialize with friends.
Do you find yourself avoiding any interactions with people,
even the ones you're close with?
It's easy to forget what it feels like to live life,
when you're stuck with an endless pile of tasks.
You may be so caught up with your duties,
that it can be hard to find time
to enjoy yourself with friends.
And when you do find time to catch up with them,
you may end up feeling irritated,
because you'd rather be productive and working.
While burnout can be the source of avoidant tendencies,
many other conditions can lead to blame too.
So, it's always best to talk with a therapist
to truly understand the root motivations
behind your actions.
Number three.
Procrastinating has become second nature.
Do you often put tasks off until later on,
because they seem endless?
When you're faced with the magnitude
of all the tasks to be done, it can be daunting to start.
You may put things off until the last minute,
forcing you to rush and feel stressed.
If you've ever wondered, why you always end up in this loop,
it may be because procrastination stems,
from a sense of perfectionism,
where you wanna do everything as well as you possibly can
and because of this, you may put off actual work
and spend more time mulling over the project,
than actually completing it.
If you find yourself putting things off more than usual,
try breaking your tasks into smaller
and more manageable chunks.
This way you won't overwhelm yourself with larger goals,
but still continue working towards them bit by bit.
Number four.
You feel insecure about your abilities.
Do you find yourself second guessing your capabilities
and comparing yourself with other people?
If so, you might be experiencing a common cause of burnout.
When you have a lot on your plate,
it can be difficult to prioritize things,
which can cause you to make mistakes
and feel dissatisfied with your work
and ultimately your abilities.
It's easy to get caught up in seeing other people's talents
and forgetting your own.
Especially if you're in a highly competitive field.
If that's the case, try focusing on
your own personal strengths
as you work towards your goals.
Number five, you don't feel
a sense of accomplishment in your work.
Does getting recognized for your efforts,
mean next to nothing to you?
Being burnt out is often associated
with a lack of interest in your current situation.
You may find yourself not caring
about the results of your projects
and instead, only happy when they're dealt with.
For example, a teacher may compliment you
on your performance in a university course,
but if you didn't wanna pursue that major
in the first place,
or if you found the work uninteresting
and not aligned with your personal motivations,
you won't feel any sense of accomplishment
from their praise.
And number six.
You feel like your situation is hopeless.
Do you feel like there's no way out
of the situation you are in?
People who are burnt out often can't find
any sense of pride in their work.
It's as if their emotional well has dried up,
causing them to be too unmotivated
to do anything that would push them in the right direction.
It may be hard to rise above it,
but know that you're not alone.
Talk to a friend, or loved one for help
and consider talking to a therapist
if you can't seem to get through it on your own.
As a final note, remember to take some time
for yourself every once in a while.
It's important to go out and socialize with friends.
Enjoy activities that make you happy
and rest ever so often.
We're not built to live like machines after all.
If you have limited hours in the day,
you can always start small with simple things
like going for a walk every day,
or spending quality time with friends, or loved ones.
So, do you relate to any of the above signs?
Are there some that we may have missed?
Share them in the comments below.
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That's all for now, Psych to Goers.
See you next time.
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