STAGE FIVE
STAGE FOUR
STAGE THREE
STAGE TWO
STAGE ONE

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What Are

The Five Stages

Of Burnout?

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What's happening:

  • This is the most serious stage of burnout -- action is required now or your system will FORCE you to take a break.
  • You are suffering from new symptoms indicating heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and higher risk of stroke.
  • Burnout in this stage can show up as depression that medication won’t effectively treat -- including intrusive thoughts.
  • Personal relationships suffer, some illness may not be completely reversible.
  • It can take 1-3 years to mentally, emotionally, and physically heal from Stage 5 Burnout. 

Ask yourself: 

  • How much longer can I sustain this level of burnout?
  • Can I afford to throw away my health by not taking action?
  • (Guess what? The answer is NO.)

What you can do about it:

  • It’s time to call in all the resources.
  • It is impossible to overstate that the need to begin the recovery process is now a life-saving issue.
  • Have a candid conversation with your employer.
  • Ask what accommodations can be made, then get it in writing, as this can be protected by FMLA.
  • If you sense your employer may not respond well to this conversation, you can hire a workplace attorney to prevent any retaliatory actions (bonus -- this is very affordable!)
  • Schedule a doctor visit for the new physical ailments you’ve noticed.
  • Find and schedule an appointment with a therapist to heal what drove you to justifying this behavior that is hurting you. 
  • Book a free discovery call with me so I can help support you, cheer you on, and show you the steps to take to get out of burnout.

Change needs to begin IMMEDIATELY to create a life of joy, clarity, and balance.

If you are in Stage 5, book a call now.

You can't afford not to.

I'M READY TO TAKE ACTION!

What's happening:

  • Fatigue has become exhaustion.
  • Your mindset is always in the negative.
  • Cynicism is a new personality trait.
  • You have created self-isolation.
  • This is the onset of depressive or intrusive thoughts.
  • Physical symptoms manifest, including headaches and lowered immune system, causing more regular illness like colds.
  • You likely work despite being sick.
  • Personal needs are entirely neglected.
  • Work quality is at a new low.

Ask yourself:

  • What beliefs about my value or self-worth allowed me to give too much of myself?
  • Do I need to establish or redefine boundaries with specific people?
  • What do I believe I am not allowed to do? 

What you can do about it:

  • Try to lean into another area of your life each week.
  • One week you may want to take time for some (guilt-free) spirituality.
  • Another week for connection with friends and family, even if it is just one or two activities that you say yes to.
  • Invite a friend for a walk in your neighborhood. 
  • Put bills on autopay and make chores a priority.
  • Do an activity you find fun and a bit intimidating to push you into an exciting, rewarding experience.
  • Book a free discovery call with me to help you create balance again for a more healthy and fulfilling life.

It’s time to turn this around before the symptoms become permanent.

LET'S START THE HEALING!

What's happening:

  • Chronic stress blankets your daily life.
  • Fatigue deepens, you are irritable, and you make more mistakes.
  • You may start noticing insomnia, headaches, and procrastination.
  • You're noticing poor decision making or missed deadlines.
  • You feel like this is just how life is, and you don’t believe anyone can feel differently than this.
  • There are some types of avoidance coping mechanisms showing up as drug use, alcohol, or regular sick days.

Ask yourself: 

  • Do all people live like this?
  • Do I remember a time when this wasn’t how work felt? 
  • Do I go home and check out mentally from my life?
  • Am I tired no matter how little I do outside work?

What you can do about it:

  • Check out your PTO.
  • Stay in a local hotel for a staycation or do a solo trip in a relaxing destination.
  • Sometimes a change of scenery gives you the space to decide to enact change. 
  • Reach out to a loved one and be honest about your situation.
  • Let them know that you need accountability to spend time in other areas of your life.
  • Look at the wheel of life and decide where you can spend your time instead of doom scrolling.
  • Make sure your “adulting” tasks are taken care of.
  • Schedule a free call with me so I can help you organize your life.

We will create a sustainable balance that will keep you from the impending burnout – before it takes over your life.

LET'S CREATE BALANCE!

What's happening:

  • The high level of output you committed to in the beginning now feels like the new expectation.
  • It’s starting to wear on you.
  • Maybe you don’t like your job as much, or you aren’t performing like you used to.
  • Fatigue, resentment, and anxiety are common manifestations of stress in this stage.
  • Productivity begins to feel toxic. Self-care is neglected.

Ask yourself:

  • How does stress show up in my body?
  • Do I drink more coffee or alcohol?
  • Do I scroll or watch more TV than I used to?

What you can do about it:

  • Consider the possibility that this isn’t normal.
  • Look for people who breathe easy.
  • Find examples of sustainable work/life balance -- if you don’t believe in it, you won’t be able to create it.
  • Schedule breaks throughout the day, just so they happen. 
  • Challenge yourself to have a hard stopping time, even if you’ve never left at 5pm.
  • If you do shift work, give yourself a time limit for closing duties.
  • This is when the massage, mini vacation, or long lunch with friends can make a big difference.

It’s time to turn this around before the symptoms become permanent.

PREVENTION IS KEY -- LET'S GO!

What's happening:

  • Often called the Honeymoon Phase – you love your job.
  • You’re giving it your all: creativity is flowing and you are shining.
  • Going to work is easy.
  • You get constant feedback, mostly praise.

Ask yourself: 

  • What areas of my life are being ignored?
  • Have you been putting off going to the grocery store?
  • Does your car need an oil change?
  • Are you ignoring texts from friends and loved ones?

What you can do about it:

  • How can you stay here? After all, this could be a place of flow for you.
  • Create space for positive and adaptive coping strategies – this can keep you here long term. 
  • After a productive hour or two where you felt inspired, rest.
  • Take breaks and eat, check in with your body, take a walk, or call a friend.
  • Create space for your output to refill so you'll be able to continue with productivity.
  • Practice saying “no” to additional work demands.

If you are in Stage 1 but you have burnt out at other jobs, then book a call with me to create a plan to keep this honeymoon phase at a sustainable level.

I WANT TO PREVENT BURNOUT!

THIS IS ALL ABOUT YOU

YOU have to take the first step

No matter where you are in burnout, you need to hear this.

Cynicism is your tool to justify this pattern.

Being excited about your job is possible.

Having fun is totally natural.

You can live an enriching life again -- and I am here to get you there.

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