What is burnout and how do you know if that's what you're experiencing? I break down what burnout actually is, the three types of exhaustion (mental, emotional, physical), common burnout symptoms, and why the World Health Organisation classifies it as an occupational phenomenon, not a medical condition.
Drawing on my own experience of three major burnouts as a founder and C-suite exec, I explain what burnout feels like from the inside. I share some of the early warning signs to watch for and why understanding burnout is the first step to recovering from it.
Chapters
00:00 Understanding burnout
00:42 What is burnout?
01:22 Mental exhaustion - brain fog, struggling to focus and lack of motivation
02:06 Emotional exhaustion - overwhelm, disconnection, low mood and more
02:54 Physical exhaustion - getting sick or not have the energy to move
04:02 Everyone's journey with burnout is unique. The most common symptoms
05:21 The house of cards - Why you might be worried to stop or slow down
06:17 The World Health Organisation's definition of occupational burnout
07:31 There are many different types of burnout, it's not just about work
08:00 Recognising the symptoms and warning signs of burnout
08:58 The risks of untreated burnout
09:44 Burnout recovery and prevention strategies
References & Links
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 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
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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