Managing Stress and Preventing Burnout

Some stress keeps us motivated. Burnout happens when stress is constant and recovery never comes — leaving you exhausted, detached and running on empty.

Warning signs

Feeling drained before the day starts, becoming cynical about work or caregiving, getting sick more often, and losing satisfaction in things you used to care about.

Ways to recover

Protect small pockets of rest each day, set clear limits on work hours, move your body, and spend time with people who refill you.

Notice what drains you most and ask whether any of it can be shared, delayed or let go.

Getting support

Therapy can help you untangle the pressures you carry and build a more sustainable rhythm.