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Burnout is a type of chronic, unmanaged stress that has significant consequences for our\xa0physical and mental health. It\u2019s characterised by feeling exhausted all the time, with no\xa0energy for everyday tasks, and little enjoyment in everyday activities. A\xa0survey by YouGov\xa0for the charity Mental Health UK in 2020 found one in five people felt unable to manage pressure and stress levels at work. Other research found that\xa088 percent of the UK workforce has experienced burnout since 2020.\xa0\xa0\n\nIt\u2019s staggering statistics like these that led me to record this bonus episode. It\u2019s a different format from usual: rather than a conversation with a guest, this is my take on what burnout is, why we often don't recognise it until it is too late \u2013 and why I believe it\u2019s so important that each and every one of us is aware of it.\n\nMany of us think we can keep pushing day after day, week after week, without any consequences. But we can\u2019t. What I have seen time and time again is that this constant pushing always come back to bite, it is just a case of when. Many of us are on the road to burnout without even realising it.\xa0In the past, we might have thought of burnout as a phenomenon that only affected high-flying CEOs. But it\u2019s fair to say the world of work has completely transformed over the past few years. Pressures on everyone are through the roof, no matter what your paygrade or level of responsibility. Add to that the rise in home working, the cost-of-living crisis and the fact that boundaries between work and home have become increasingly blurred means that it is something that more and more of us are experiencing.\n\nIn this podcast, I outline 7 signs\xa0that\xa0may\xa0indicate you are on the road to burnout: things to look out for in your mood, your behaviour, your habits and your health. I then\xa0walk you through 10 practical tools\xa0you can think about introducing into your life that will quickly start to help.\xa0I truly hope you find this episode helpful and, of course, if you know someone in your life who could benefit from listening, please do share this episode with them.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: the signs I mention in this episode are very common and are not exclusive to burnout. If you have the odd sign and it is short lived - please do not worry - we all will experience some of these signs from time to time. Just be mindful if these\xa0signs are becoming longstanding. Also, please note that some of these signs can also be found in a variety of other conditions, for example, depression. If you have any concerns, please seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional ***\n\n***DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard in this podcast.\n\nSupport the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try Apple Podcasts\xa0https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore or https://fblm.supercast.com for all podcast platforms.\n\nThanks to our sponsors:\nhttps://www.calm.com/livemore\nhttps://boncharge.com/livemore\n\nShow notes\xa0https://drchatterjee.com/329