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Burnout can erode our sense of self and diminish our joy. Sadly, we don’t realize we’re burnt out until we’re completely exhausted. According to WebMD, Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by chronic stress and anxiety. Burnout is often caused by dealing with micro-aggressions at work or in the workplace, but it can also be caused by emotional triggers such as the death of a loved one, the loss of a platonic or romantic relationship, or subtle changes in life. It can also be caused by stress factors. It can be difficult to deal with. Nevertheless, burnout occurs when you begin to feel overwhelmed, tired, and even restless with the demands of daily life.
When it comes to burnout, there are some important signs to look out for. The unexplained feeling of tiredness or exhaustion, lack of enthusiasm, feelings of resentment towards work, loved ones, life itself, or an inability to perform well at work, or do your daily tasks and be present in the relationships in your life. There are several types of burnout that are easy to recognize. For example, overload burnout occurs when you find yourself working harder and harder in hopes of achieving a goal or the next level, putting your health or personal life at risk in order to succeed at work. Simply, or like this.
If you’re not challenged enough at work or in your personal life, you can feel resentful, disappointed, and bored. Perhaps you’ve hit a plateau in your role at work because your boss isn’t providing learning opportunities, limiting your professional growth, cyclical career progression, or slowing down your personal life. Maybe it’s because they’re avoiding responsibility.
Next is neglect burnout, which makes people feel helpless at work and at home. Suppose you encounter too many trials and tribulations at once. In this case, this can lead to feeling overwhelmed, doubting one’s abilities, believing one is incompetent, and increasing impostor syndrome.
As Black women, we are all too susceptible to burnout because we are constantly juggling so many tasks. We’re dealing with our identities or whatever that means to you. As Black Americans and as women and as participants in society. Each category has stressors and is a breeding ground for severe burnout. It’s important to understand why intersectional burnout first helps you to find the type of self-care that works for you. For some Black women, that means finding support groups that reflect our culture and identity, practicing mindfulness, getting more sleep, and saying no when we’re not capable.
