Do you wake up tired even after sleeping for 8 hours? Do you find yourself getting irritated at small things that never used to bother you?
Here is the truth: Sleep fixes physical tiredness. It does not fix emotional exhaustion.
If you feel like you are dragging yourself through the day, "lazy" is the wrong word. You might be suffering from Burnout Syndrome.
Burnout isn't just stress—it is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands.
But how deep are you in it? Take this 1-minute psychological assessment below to find out.
Understanding Your Score
If you scored in the Red Zone, you are likely experiencing "Depersonalization"—a feeling where you observe your life rather than living it. This is your brain's defense mechanism against trauma and stress.
3 Immediate Steps to Recovery:
- The "No" Audit: Look at your calendar for next week. Cancel 2 things. Just two. You need to prove to your brain that you have control.
- Sensory Grounding: Burnout disconnects you from your body. Take a cold shower or hold an ice cube for 30 seconds to force your nervous system to reset.
- Dopamine Fast: Stop scrolling social media for the first hour of the morning. High-speed information worsens mental fatigue.