First, it’s important to know what it is. Identifying the different types of burnout. You can either have a slow burn or a quick burn. The quick burn leads to burnouts.
How to identify a quick burn:
- You lose sight of your goals
- You see all deadlines as fixed
- You don’t rest. You see it as the enemy. A waste of time.
- You’re always on the move. Not a second to lose. But with that, comes the limitations of your capacity to grow as a human.
- You are not in control. Your deadlines are, your goals are. Your happiness could decrease because of this.
Personally, I have experienced a quick burn. I do not recommend it as it takes a while after your burnout to get back on track.
A slow burn looks more like this:
- You plan ahead
- You can identify which deadlines are fixed and which ones are more flexible.
- You take breaks. Get rested. Gain more energy. Recharge.
- You are in control. You are in the driver's seat. You are not limited. You are growing.
“If you’re not real and raw with who you are, nothing’s going to change.” — David Goggins
