The Burnout Bowl

It’s only Sunday and I’m already looking forward to next Friday. I used to never live for the weekend only, but recently I am. I do not like this feeling at all :(

I need some new podcasts to listen to that will help me with self care, finances, and being less stressed at work. Anyone have any recommendations?

I feel like one of my boss ( got two roles) is about to fire me because I just can’t bring myself to care about this project anymore. I used to be the "reliable" one, but now every email fee… more

My friend told me a story the other day about a low budget film they worked on and how difficult the days were. They were working three weeks in a row on a night shoot. 12-14 hour days from 6pm - 6/8am everyday.… more

I’m feeling so tired all the time now, I have to have naps in my breaks at work and after work I would just go to sleep. When will this burnout end?

How do you all keep your mind on work and away from your phone or other distractions? I find myself getting distracted constantly now that I am working from home, and I am struggling to stay on task. … more

Happy Saturday! We made it! What are you guys doing?? I am sleeping in a lot and going hiking today!

This was my most stressful and busy week at my current job. I like my job overall but I am overwhelmed and exhausted. What are some tips to recover mentally and physically? I slept it late today and t… more

I find that I’m reading so much recently, to the point that I’m not doing anything else after work, just getting so absorbed into the story! I’m enjoying this but also need to do chores! How to do you… more

Do you ever just want to lie down and never get back up? That's what I've been dealing with lately... I guess that's not a good sign.

Sunday scaries have started hitting me on Friday midday now. The weekend hasn't even started and I am already grieving its end. It feels like I am living for 48 hours of recovery just to survive a… more

I saw this discussion somewhere else and thought it might be good to get your guys' thoughts. -What do you wish you would have done when you noticed the first signs of burnout?

I realised today that I haven’t had a real hobby in four years because "scrolling until I fall asleep" became my only personality trait. It is like my brain is too tired to even enjoy things… more

I've come to the realization that you can rate the level of toxicity of a workplace by the number of motivational quotes on the wall. If your workplace has a ton of motivational posters on the wal… more

I know there’s no way to avoid workplace drama.I do want to draw a line with this one coworker, and I’m not sure how to. She starts so much drama with the other people, She’s always saying something c… more

I used to love my career, but lately, I have been looking at job postings for things I am totally overqualified for just to imagine a life with zero "urgent" deadlines. The pay cut would be … more

What was your first sign of burnout before you actually realized it was burnout? 😮‍💨

I remember when I had a horrible year teaching. I considered quitting in November but decided to stick it out the rest of the year, looking back, I genuinely REGRET not quitting. I wish I would have q… more

How can I explain to my wife that I'm not lazy, I'm just mentally drained by the end of the day? I come home from an 11 or 12 hour day, and I just don't have the energy to help out around … more

I know people say to not quit before you find another job, but I did with my last job and it was such a good decision. I quit without having another job lined up and literally less than a few days later, one of m… more

Here me out, I know people complain about having too many meetings, but I actually don't mind being pulled into meetings. I usually don't have to do much, but pretend like I'm listening. S… more

Recently started a job as a ‘daily’ (only working 4 days) on a film. When speaking to the team that have been working on it, they all say how burnt out they are. This is because of the long hours and … more

I feel so burned out that I can’t handle little things. My co-worker comes back from lunch smelling funny, like burnt popcorn.

It’s worst after he comes back from his break but I don’t want to assume that it’s dr… more

What is one change you would want your workplace to make to actually protect people from burnout? Think beyond the usual “take a vacation ....extra” advice!
What is the shift that would make the bigge… more

I keep hearing that hobbies are a great way to help curb the symptoms of burnout. But how can that possibly be true? I don't have the energy to focus on my work tasks, but I'm supposed to find… more

Burnout doesn’t always wait for bad jobs or brutal hours, it can creep in even when the setup looks good on paper. A fair schedule, decent pay, supportive coworkers.... e.t.c and still the stress piles up f… more

I am so over workplaces that expect one person to handle the workload of three and then act shocked when we hit a wall. It feels like gaslighting when they point at your "performance" or &qu… more

Anyone else?

Me: Spends all week looking forward to the weekend.
Also me: Too burned out to actually do anything when the weekend finally arrives.

I feel like the real trap with burnout isn't just the exhaustion, it is the total lack of control. The rigid 40-hour workweek feels so against nature because it doesn't allow for the ebbs and flows of a… more

My biggest source of stress at work is Reporting to people who really don’t know what they’re doing and what I’m doing. Also, being asked to double the workload without additional hands or any help from the… more

Does anyone else struggle with brain fog? I swear I can barely focus, and I often forget what I was going to do or write in the middle of the action. It's pretty frustrating.

Been offered last minute work yet again and I felt like I had to except it! I’m going on holiday on Sunday and now I’m working till Saturday! It was my first day yesterday and I felt so tired afterwar… more

Looks like I’ve got major burnout. Literally come home from work and sit there like a zombie unable to do ANYTHING. Gym helps but even going is a drag and I often don’t bother. I’m fine on weekends. B… more

How much caffeine are you guys needing to get you through the day? I'm up to at least six cups of coffee and an energy drink or two, and I'm still struggling to make it through the afternoon. … more

Is there a point where you felt like maybe leadership wasn’t meant for you? I worked so hard to get to this level but now that I’m here I feel like I’m dying. I’m working 12 to 13 hour days and then m… more

I consider this a safe space.. I’d like to ask all who would love to chime in..

How are you.. I mean really how are you?

I personally, am struggling to maintain balance in my personal and work life

One thing that… more

One time I wrote an email complaining about my boss and accidentally sent to my boss instead of my friend. Luckily I didn’t get fired, but she majorly chewed me out. This was 20 years ago, and I still… more

I'm struggling with recovering from exhaustion these days. Though my career is of my choosing and I feel satisfied, sometimes I push myself too much.

I feel completely depleted afterwards

Things that normally w… more