Burnout happens when people sacrifice their wellbeing for another purpose such as keeping their job. What is sure is that many people seem to be suffering from this. Burnout is often seen in professional settings (work) and looks like being overworked, exhausted and being unable to cope with daily life.

Stage 1 You feel there is a strong need to prove yourself.

Stage 2 You keep working harder and harder to achieve this.

Stage 3 You begin to neglect your own needs more.

Stage 4 You are conflicted and blame others or the situation.

Stage 5 You change your values to focus on work more.

Stage 6 You deny the problems that arise due to work stress.

Stage 7 You withdraw from social life and your family as well.

Stage 8 Your behavior changes which upsets your loved ones.

Stage 9 Depersonalisation happens, you do not feel like yourself.

Stage 10 You feel empty and numb, substance abuse can occur.

Stage 11 You feel depressed, lost and completely exhausted.

Stage 12 You mentally and physically collapse, full burnout.

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