Burnout symptoms | Quick self-check

START TRACKING YOUR SYMPTOMS (without judging yourself).


EXHAUSTION: The “Running on Empty”
This is more than feeling tired.

◉ You feel drained and emotionally unable to deal with problems (in work and at home)
◉ Your resilience feels low — everything takes effort
◉ You crash after calls, meetings, or social interaction
◉ Your body begins to speak up:
◉ Aches and pains
◉ Stomach or bowel problems
◉ Headaches, tight chest, jaw clenching
◉ A heavy, persistent fatigue that feels physical, not just mental



DETACHMENT: The “I Feel Numb About It All”
This is the part many women feel guilty about.

◉ Increasing cynicism, frustration, or irritability towards:
◉ Your business
◉ Clients
◉ Colleagues or partners
◉ Even your audience
◉ You start distancing yourself emotionally
◉ You feel numb, disconnected, or “on autopilot”
◉ You lose enjoyment in things that used to matter (even wins feel flat)
◉ This isn’t you being ungrateful. It can be your system protecting you by shutting down.



REDUCED PERFORMANCE: The “Why Can’t I Do What I Used To?”
This can feel alarming for high-achieving women.

◉ Difficulty concentrating and making decisions
◉ A drop in creativity (writing, planning, marketing feels impossible)
◉ Procrastination, avoidance, missed details
◉ Reduced capacity at home too:
◉ Basic tasks feel overwhelming
◉ You have no energy left for everyday responsibilities
◉ Family needs start to feel like pressure rather than connection


Important! If symptoms are persistent or severe, consider medical support to rule out other issues.