What are the Stages of Burnout?

With today’s “hustle and grind” culture, 24/7 productivity is advertised as the only way to achieve success, avoid shame, and find happiness. People talk about being constantly busy with a wryly exhausted tinge of pride.

In reality, the universal fear of laziness is playing havoc with our mental health. Whether you’re logging hours of overtime in the office, juggling too many responsibilities, or are living with a chronic mental or physical condition, burnout is becoming an epidemic.

Today, #LifeEffects highlights the key symptoms of burnout. This video is not a diagnostic tool. If you have any symptoms in the video, please make an appointment with your doctor or healthcare team for further advice.