If you feel like you’re struggling to keep up, you probably need to slow down.Busy lifestyles in a never-ending loop can increase stress levels – affecting both the mind and body. Failing to recognise we need a break can eventually lead to burning out. In fact, the World Health Organisation officially classified burnout as a medical diagnosis.

Burnout is a growing modern-day syndrome that we’ve got to learn to manage.

How can you spot symptoms of burnout before it wears you down? Here are tell-tale signs you need to press pause to regain that balance.

Physical signs:

1. Feeling tired all the time: Constant fatigue that gets in the way of day-to-day life can be a sign that there is too much on your plate. You continuously feel exhausted, even after solid sleep.
2. Lower immunity: Stress can wreak havoc on your immune system, leaving your body susceptible to catching illnesses. If you’ve been experiencing more infections, it could be a sign that stress is getting in the way.
3. Frequent headaches: Suffering from more headaches is a common symptom of chronic stress.
4. Change in appetite: Long-term binge/emotional eating or complete lack of appetite is a clear body signal that something is not right. If your weight has been fluctuating rapidly over the last few months, prolonged stress could be a potential contributor.
5. Poor sleep habits: Struggling with insomnia, poor sleep quality and getting enough sleep could be linked to mental stress. Trying to shut-off after a busy day can be difficult if you don’t take the time to wind-down and declutter.

Emotional signs:

1. Loss of motivation: Find yourself in a never-ending cycle of procrastination and struggling to focus/concentrate? If you continuously feel unmotivated to do small, simple tasks, you may be on the road to burnout.
2. Changes in mood: Feeling down every now and then is normal, but when low mood is a constant, it becomes an issue to address. Lack of satisfaction with general daily life could mean that your mind is burning out.
3. Feeling stuck or trapped: A little bit of stress and pressure is healthy to get things done. A lot of it, on the other hand, can make you feel like you’re drowning or unable to cope.
4. Negative mindset: The dark cloud looming over you day in day out? Negative feelings and thoughts about work and your personal life could indicate that burnout is affecting your outlook. It could reflect negatively on your attitudes and behaviours if not managed.

To-do List: Rest. Recharge. Reset.

There are ways to manage and cope with stress to ensure it doesn’t negatively affect your long-term wellbeing. With rest being a fundamental pillar. Recognising some of these physical and emotional signs in yourself is a clear cue to press pause.

Logoutt is here to remind you to press pause when your mind and body need it. Scheduling some slow-down time is not a reward. It’s a necessity to get the most out of life.

Learn how to live with balance. It’s time for a fresh start. It’s time to Logoutt.