Do I Have Burnout? What are the signs…
What Is Burnout?
You’re tired. All the time. You might tell yourself it’s just because you’re busy, but deep down, you know there’s something more to it. It’s not just the late nights, the never ending to-do lists, or juggling work, family, and life demands. It feels like an ongoing battle, and no matter how much you push through, the exhaustion never seems to lift. The question is: Do you have burnout?
The Reality of Burnout
Burnout doesn’t just happen overnight. It’s a slow, often unnoticed build-up that occurs when we focus too much on the needs of others, leaving our own behind. We stretch ourselves thin, responding to external pressures, neglecting our inner resources, and, over time, we start to lose touch with what sustains us.
It’s easy to slip into this cycle. In a world that constantly demands growth, progress, and more, we become conditioned to think that it’s normal to be on the go all the time. We mask the exhaustion with stimulants – caffeine, sugar, long hours, even endless distractions. These can temporarily push us forward, but they also erode our well-being. Eventually, we reach a tipping point, and we find ourselves disconnected, overwhelmed, and drained.
Burnout is more than just being tired. It's a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. It can lead to feelings of hopelessness, a sense of ineffectiveness, and a loss of motivation. The worst part is, it can become so normalized that we stop questioning it, believing it's just part of the hustle.
Why Does This Happen?
The truth is, we live in a culture that normalises constant busyness, with the idea that success means doing more, faster, and always improving. But the reality is that this approach is unsustainable. Eventually, it catches up with us, and we feel the weight of chronic stress on our bodies, minds, and hearts.
This constant grind can make it hard to see another way of being. It’s easy to forget that there is an alternative, a way to slow down, take a breath, and re-align with what really matters.
Reclaim Your Energy, Balance, and Resilience
If you’re feeling like you’re on the edge of burnout, it’s time to pause and reflect on the choices you’re making. Are you nourishing yourself, or are you caught in a cycle of depletion?
Be kind to yourself, start by noticing what patterns support and give you energy and those that reduce it. Even noticing these things can start to have an effect on your well-being. Think about how you can build on those energy giving moments, as they will sustain you.
There’s hope. You don’t have to keep running on empty. There are simple ways to feel energised, build resilience, and find balance – without adding more to your already full plate.
Tips for Coaches Working to Address Burnout
✔ Start with Awareness – Help people recognise the signs of burnout by exploring their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Use gentle questioning to uncover patterns of exhaustion, detachment, or reduced performance.
✔ Focus on Permission, Not Productivity – Many burned-out people feel guilty for resting. Encourage them to reframe rest as essential rather than indulgent. Help them identify what genuine recovery looks like.
✔ Slow the Pace – Burnout often comes from overcommitment. Resist the urge to set too many actions at once. Instead, focus on micro-shifts—small, achievable changes that build resilience over time.
✔ Introduce Recovery Practices – Encourage practical self-care strategies. Help people experiment with rest, movement, nutrition, and mindfulness to find what genuinely restores them.
✔ Rebuild Confidence & Perspective – Burnout can leave people feeling powerless. Use strengths-based coaching to remind them of past resilience, highlight their progress, and help them shift their mindset from depletion to possibility.
✔ Encourage Support & Connection – Remind people they don’t have to navigate burnout alone. Explore how they can ask for help, delegate, or engage with supportive communities to lighten the load.
✔ Model Sustainable Coaching – Be mindful of your own energy. Demonstrate what it means to coach sustainably by setting boundaries, taking breaks, and showing up fully present but not overextended.
Join Our Practical Coaching Programme
For personal coaching, If you’re ready to stop and reassess, to make choices that prioritise your well-being, our evidence-based and practical coaching programme can help. This programme is designed to help you manage stress, sustain energy, and regain control, without piling more onto your to-do list.
Grounded in positive psychology, our coaching is practical and rooted in real-life change. We focus on building resilience and sustainable well-being so you can navigate life’s demands with a renewed sense of balance.
How It Works
1-Hour Live Coaching Sessions: Join us for interactive sessions that fit into your schedule, helping you make lasting changes without feeling overwhelmed.
Self-Paced Exercises: These will support your journey, allowing you to progress at your own pace and integrate the strategies into your daily life.
Self-Assessment (Pre & Post Programme): Track your progress with self-assessments before and after the programme—these insights will help you see how far you've come.
Sustainable Results: We won’t just teach you how to manage stress. We’ll guide you in creating lasting habits that nurture your energy and well-being.
Ready to Feel More in Control?
It’s time to take action. Step away from the hustle, re-prioritise your health, and start building a future where balance and resilience are at the forefront. It’s not about doing more, it’s about doing better for you.
Go to our Sustaining Your Energy page above to start feeling better today!