THE 7 SIGNS YOU'RE BURNT OUT, NOT LAZY (Change Everything In 2024)| Rangan Chatterjee

Burnout is a type of chronic, unmanaged stress that has significant consequences for our physical and mental health. A survey by YouGov for the charity Mental Health UK in 2020 found one in five people felt unable to manage pressure and stress levels at work & other research found that a staggering 88 percent of the UK workforce have experienced burnout since 2020.

Many of us think we can keep pushing day after day, week after week, month after month without any consequences. But we can’t. What I have seen time and time again is that this constant pushing always come back to bite, it is just a case of when. Many of us are on the road to burnout without even realising it.

In this video, I outline 7 signs that MAY indicate you are on the road to burnout: things to look out for in your mood, your behaviour, your habits and your health. I then walk you through 10 practical tools you can think about introducing into your life that will quickly start to help.

PLEASE NOTE: the signs I mention in this episode are very common and are not exclusive to burnout. If you have the odd sign and it is short lived - please do not worry - we all will experience some of these signs from time to time. Just be mindful if these signs are becoming longstanding. Also, please note that some of these signs can also be found in a variety of other conditions, for example, depression. If you have any concerns, please seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional ***

***DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard in this podcast.

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[blueskyearthkrish]

I’m an NHS doctor . I’ve been in denial about these very symptoms in me, chronic bone deep exhaustion, poor sleep, disconnection and not able to do any life tasks outside of work. I guess recognition and acceptance is the first step to recovery. Thankyou

[nerudaad]

Signs
1. 5:20 Disconnection
2. 7:10 Emotional exhaustion
3. 9:02 Lack of creativity
4. 9:46 Inability to gain pleasure
5. 10:35 Procrastination
6. 15:04 Self-care starts to dissappear
7. 17:18 Physical exhaustion

[Charliesmomiji]

I was a nurse and totally burnt out by people - im no longer a nurse, i live a quiet sedate life which i love and i happily insulate myself from peoples emotions

[Noel-Mc]

I feel that just having a doctor change the word from " DEPRESSION" to "BURNOUT" so profound...!!! 💙
Thanks Doc x

[lindaolsen]

As a retired 72 yr old introvert, widowed last december, I have only a few friends which has left me scratching my head as to where to find new friend. Of the friends I have, one is even more introverted than me! And the other can't say NO to her children and grandchildren, so both are unavailable a lot of the time. Another lives in Vancouver BC.

Then I fell down on keeping up with 2 others while dealing with a dying cat over the summer. Needless to say, this program has identified for me that full blown burnout rather than depression sneaked up and fell over me like a soaking wet king size wool blanket in early Sept. Ive recovered a bit and now plan to implement one or two of your suggestions to start. Finding new friends....not sure where us older people go, but maybe in the process of getting back to living more fully will open up a wider world of people.

Thanks for a great presentation!

[abbykumar]

I’ve been struggling with burnout for four years. Finally gave up a job I love and closed down my dog rescue. Thank you rangan, I’m going to start small and preserve. Can’t see myself keep going on the way I have been anymore

[carinalindberg]

For most of my life I thought I was lazy and didn't care about things like cleaning, socialising, and so on. I was diagnosed with burnout in my mid 30s, took the steps and thought I was passed it. 15 years later I hit the wall again, even though I was taking good care of myself, meditating and resting. Still, I had to work through this burn out, but changed my meditations, learnt more and began to move out of it and finally decided to quit my job just as the pandemic hit. It took me 2, 5 years of dedicated learning, energy clearing, and meditation to get out of it. Turns out that I never knew what it was like to not be in burn out. Not even when I was a kid. I have traced it back to when I was 4 when a series of events moved me into survival. Of course nobody knew or understood that those events affected me in a traumatic way because adults don't understand how kids don't understand what goes on around them, and when we don't understand something it's always interpreted as potential danger, and survival kicks in. I'm still not where I want to be, where I can feel now that I'm meant to be and can be, but I can now see that it's right there, accessible and I know that I'll be there soon.
Frankly, I think almost everyone in our society is in burnout to a degree.

Thanks for bringing up these topics that are so important from the medical doctor angel, because it's needed.

[jackiegerarde]

It snuck up on me. I am an avid science and psychology follower but I did not know burnout was different from stress. Stress happens first. I ignored the signs and then totally hit the wall. 4 years of stress symptoms. Don't do it. I got chronic fatigue and depression. It took me a long time to get back to me. I elimated all packaged food and sugar on my own and I know that helped but quitting my nightmare job and getting out in the world made the biggest difference. Burnout sucks but don't let people say you can't recover. Even my doctor and therapist told me I might need to adjust my idea of normal. Thats how bad I was. Loneliness is a thing. Science doesn't lie. Hang in there people.
And great video! Thanks for calling out lack of creativity. Looking back I see everything.

[tushiyakey]

I feel it right now. Been feeling this way for months.I have lost self-esteem, I feel tired mentally and physically, I don't wanna do anything, I keep on delaying important things that am supposed to do, I don't follow my plans as scheduled, I don't even want to meet my friends or receive their calls. Am angered! It's terrifying me.

[louislove]

Hello! This topic caught my attention. This is so interesting to me. I stepped out of the classroom after 17 years as a 2nd grade teacher. When I left, I was definitely burned out. All I wished for the new school year was to do nothing, have no checklist, and I wanted to not feel responsible for anything or be needed any more. No emails, no parent meetings. No lesson plans, no duties, no spreadsheets, nothing!

It’s wildly happening right now! I’m not needed! I don’t have to be responsible and it’s the most liberating!

Thanks for this video! 💖

[calisingh]

The main cure is money without working for it. You can slow down your run or possibly even jump off your hamster wheel for a moment. Or if you have extra money you can paint your hampered wheel a different color or put it in a different part of the cage to multitask different things.

[theresawinder]

I work in NHS in mental health and im here in burnout. This is so helpful. Truly thankful for this.

[dandm]

I cannot contain my tears. This came on my feed. I am so very grateful to God for you.

[dhdfreak]

As a 22-year-old student, I always thought I was just "depressed and lazy" and blamed myself for not being able to get stuff done. After watching this video, my current situation ticked all the 7 boxes of being on the road to a burn out. I had heard of burn outs before in my life, but that was mostly about older people. I never thought I could possibly be heading that way... thank you for making this awareness video, I am happy that I subscribed a few weeks ago and this video showed up in my recommended videos. Keep up the good work Mr. Chatterjee, you are that one missing puzzle piece that people need to become self-aware.

[anjumanarabegum]

Dr. Chatterjee, thank you very much. I’m a Gynaecologist and obstetrician. After suffering from Covid with long Covid complications and simultaneously my father’s death made me completely burned out. I have lost all interests in life, but today I have seen your video and feeling good . Your talks touch my heart and motivated me to love myself. Thanks Doctor.

[smkatshwa]

"Burnout steals your autonomy... " Thank you so much Doc, you've helped me identify what I've been going through, and this has helped to develop a clear perspective about my life.

🙏🙏🙏

[rowenajamias]

Thank u Lord and thank doc
We need

Sun i walked my dog
Coffee
Shut off your gadgets 1 hourbefore bed
Rest your brain
No news or soft operas drama movie
Daily dose of pleasure 5 mins a day
I can not think of this for now i just jumped to my trampoline for 5-10 mins
Saying NO was my problem before but now i have over come the hard way
I have a lot fr u doc because before i get to watch u i was suffering loneliness and just prayed and i was answered at once because i found u…
I will watch this again and share to my freinds…

[carlwoods]

Good advice. Ive been a psychiatric Nurse for 18 years. Most staff i know are on the road to burn out. Losing your sense of humour and taking everything personal is also a big sign.

[Fatima_Garabandal]

I wish you were my doctor - I wish I had a doctor... a real one, not just someone you see at a walk-in clinic when something is wrong.

[Theiris]

Honestly thank you for this video. I’ve been caring for a family member since I was 15 and am now 31, it’s kinda the norm to me to just get on with it and to not complain. Over the years I’ve felt exhausted and stressed and felt like I’ve not have any real reason to feel that way, so have just been trying to carry on. I’ve been to many therapists because I just thought I was lazy and useless. Realised I’ve not actually stopped to acknowledge that the work I do is REAL work ( I’m not paid which makes it hard to remember that it’s genuine work. I’ve been shamed by most around me for not “trying hard enough to find work, or that I’m just scared or sabotaging myself” when really the work I already do has not been appreciated or seen for what it is. It’s made me feel like I’m alone and that no one get it or sees the work for what it is. I’ve done uni and graduated whilst caring full time and that was what tipped me over the edge. It’s all become too much. But again I’m not sure how to feel liberated and empowered and seen for all I’ve done.
I think a lot of people who are burnt out just want to feel seen and held and appreciated (besides having enough down time)

Everything dr describes I feel, I’ve seen many therapists and nothing has ever felt like the right diagnosis. I’m an artist but no longer have the drive or fire to peruse it, I want to stay in bed and nap always as a way to avoid my responsibility. I was also assaulted back in 2010 and now also deal with ptsd and that on top of burn out is tough.

Soz for this rant, but this genuinely feels like the only place where I can get this off my chest and feel safe doing it. I’m not sure if I’ll get the validation I need with the carer situation, but this has given me tools to try on my own and am excited to make change, but hope my story can help anyone else out there feeling alone.

Sending healing love and peace for anyone feeling this way x