The early signs of burnout are the ones most misunderstood and often brushed aside in times of ongoing stress, yet they are perhaps some of the most important. If you can get ahead of the first few symptoms, you may be able to change your experience for the better.
Burnout was officially recognised by the World Health Organization in 2019 as a workplace phenomenon and syndrome. In recent years, its definition has been unofficially expanded to include long-term stress from other areas of life, including romantic partnerships, family relationships, and even exercise.
