Recognising the most common burnout symptoms is the first step toward recovery. Here are 15 warning signs to watch out for.
As a burnout coach, I often see the same patterns come up in my coaching sessions, talks, and my own experiences. In this episode, I walk through 15 frequently reported indicators, ranging from physical symptoms like sleep disruption and headaches to emotional shifts. Understanding these signs of burnout early can help you start a conversation before your situation escalates further. We also look at the mental exhaustion that often accompanies this state, such as brain fog and decision fatigue.
Whether you are identifying these patterns in yourself or someone you care about, my goal is to provide insight into what is happening and why. Recognising these symptoms is an essential part of the journey toward sustainable burnout recovery.
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References & Links:
- What Is burnout? https://youtu.be/3xiWY3MOXsI?si=xy4wzMVClGYrHVL9
- How to make difficult decisions: https://youtu.be/DiS4imd5_U4
- Phone addiction and our devices’ impact on burnout: https://youtu.be/ue0E-T1JWMc
Chapters:
0:00 Recognising the Early Signs of Burnout
0:39 Physical Red Flags You Should Not Ignore
6:18 When Your Mind Starts to Feel Foggy
11:29 The Emotional Toll of Chronic Stress
17:16 Practical Steps Toward Recovery
About Cat
Hey, I’m Cat Burton. I'm a burnout coach for founders and leaders. I spent years burning out while building startups, leading teams and shipping products to millions of users. Now I share the tools and lessons I've learned to help others on their burnout journeys. Got a topic you'd love me to cover? Leave a comment below or message me directly.
You can find me on:
My website: https://www.catburton.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catburton/
Work with me
1:1 burnout coaching: https://www.catburton.co.uk/coaching
Burnout support for organisations: https://www.catburton.co.uk/organisations
This podcast is available on:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cat-burton
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZPydclnNOdTjbkhP4TxBt
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reset-with-cat-burton/id1826399527
…and wherever you find your audio podcasts
Disclaimer
I am not a licensed therapist, doctor, accountant or lawyer. I’m sharing my personal insights and my journey in the hopes it might help you if you’re going through something similar.
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