How To Tell If You’re Officially Burned Out

"In May, the World Health Organization classified job burnout as “a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.”

So how can you tell if the symptoms you are experiencing are normal, life-related worries, or if you are spiraling into a pit of stress?

Here are five red flags to look for:

1. Lack of motivation

“You may start feeling anxious about your work, “even for parts of your job you used to enjoy,” says Dr. Chloe Carmichael, a clinical psychologist in Midtown.

This typically reveals itself as annoyance or feelings of frustration.

2. Being easily annoyed

An irascible mindset may emerge.

Look for “irritability with co-workers, negativity about bosses or your company that you can’t fully explain or that doesn’t really make sense when you think about it,” says Carmichael. “Like, ‘I’m so mad they’re painting the break room green — what a dumb color.’ ”

3. A significant personality change

“One early sign of burnout is a marked personality change, such as a usually talkative employee becoming quiet and reserved,” says Carl Bloomfield, managing director at insurance broker the Graham Company in Midtown. “Or an amicable employee suddenly starts vocalizing his or her complaints.”

4. A sense of disengagement

You may start feeling apathetic toward both your job and your co-workers.

“We may struggle to feel connected to workplace challenges because we simply don’t have enough energy or enthusiasm to move through them,” says Amina AlTai, a holistic leadership and mindset coach in Williamsburg. “Our brains and bodies become so exhausted that it impacts our ability to problem solve, be creative and sometimes even get through the work week.”

5. Physical symptoms

Your body may speak volumes.

“Chronic fatigue, insomnia and unexplained health complaints like headaches are all symptoms,” says Dr. Fred Pescatore, an M.D. in Midtown. “They’re important to address with your doctor.”

Headaches and eye tiredness from long hours staring at a computer can be early signs, too.

“While these may seem like common health complaints, if you’re experiencing these symptoms consistently over time and they are interfering with your daily life, then your doctor can help distinguish between an underlying health issue or if it’s something directly related to burnout,” Pescatore says.

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