#ifeelfine with Leo Love - "The Silent Burnout"

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#ifeelfine is a feel BETTER feature on the Sunday Revolution, featuring podcaster and youth ambassador Leo Love. We aim to address various conversations around your day-to-day well-being right here.

Leo’s podcast revolves around processing her walk through life and its ins, outs, and in-betweens.

Go listen to the “Imagine with Leo” podcast on Spotify, Apple, and Iono.FM (at https://iono.fm/p/3559)

You can also follow her on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@imaginewithleo?lang=en
and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/imagine_with_leo/

THIS WEEK: The Silent Burnout

Silent burnout, a state of chronic exhaustion often experienced by high-achieving women, can manifest as a gradual erosion of well-being, characterized by subtle yet significant symptoms. Unlike traditional burnout, which may involve overt stress or dramatic career changes, silent burnout can be more insidious, with women often masking their struggles and continuing to function at a high level while experiencing significant internal distress.

Symptoms of Silent Burnout in Women:

Constant exhaustion:

Feeling tired even after adequate sleep, lacking energy for daily tasks, and experiencing a general sense of depletion.

Emotional numbness or detachment:

Feeling disconnected from emotions, experiencing a sense of cynicism or apathy, and struggling to feel joy or enthusiasm.

Difficulty concentrating or making decisions:

Experiencing brain fog, struggling to focus on tasks, and finding it challenging to make even simple choices.

Physical symptoms:

Headaches, body aches, digestive issues, sleep disturbances, and other unexplained physical symptoms that can be attributed to chronic stress.

Withdrawing from responsibilities or relationships:
Avoiding social interactions, neglecting personal care, and experiencing a decline in motivation to engage in activities they once enjoyed.

Perfectionism and people-pleasing:

Driven to maintain a facade of control and competence, often at the expense of their own well-being, and feeling pressure to meet unrealistic expectations.

Difficulty recognizing or acknowledging their own needs:

Minimizing or ignoring their own needs and prioritizing the needs of others, leading to a sense of depletion and resentment.

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7 Jul English South Africa Self-Improvement · News

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