Everyone thinks burnout looks like falling apart. It doesn't always.
Sometimes it just looks like someone who's still showing up, still hitting deadlines, still the one everyone calls “so put together.”
Here's what people going through it actually say.
„I know I probably need a break. But it feels wrong to just do nothing.“
„I think you probably wouldn’t even notice, because I’m still functioning and I’m still getting everything done.“
„I still do everything that’s expected of me. That’s exactly why no one notices I’m actually at my limit.“
If this sounds like it could be you, here’s a short checklist to check yourself against.
It’s not a diagnosis, just a way to see if what you’ve been feeling has a name. If a few of these sounds familiar, that’s worth paying attention to.5 signs you're probably dealing with high-functioning burnout
1. Even though you hit every goal you set for yourself, you still feel like it's not enough.
2. You notice that simple tasks, which used to be easy, now take way more time.
3. Headaches and stomach aches have just become your normal.
4. You're exhausted all day, but the moment you lie down, your mind won't shut off.
5. Even the things that used to bring you joy now just feel like one more thing to cross off your to-do list.
You don’t need to plan next month.
You just need to get through today.
Hi, I'm Helma, a clinical psychologist.
I spend most of my week on a crisis helpline, sitting with people in their hardest moments. Burnout is what I end up talking about most.So many people keep showing up for everyone else while quietly falling apart inside. Most don't realize how burned out they are until they can't get out of bed.That's not something I learned from a textbook. It's something I've heard, call after call, for the last 5 years.
And it's exactly why I created “The Capacity List.” Match Your Day, Not Your To-Do List.
Here's exactly
what you get
✓ Two simple worksheets that help you plan your day around your energy, not your to-do list
✓ You always know which kind of day it is before you even start
✓ You see exactly what you can skip today
✓ You stop feeling guilty for not doing it all
✓ You get through today without carrying more than you have to
✓ You fill in a fresh one every day, date included
✓ You can download and print it as many times as you need
