It’s beginning to look a lot like burnout

How to take care of yourself before the holidays start.
Burnout

It’s getting towards the time of the year when you may feel more overwhelmed than usual. There are work projects to finish and not to mention the pressures of organising holidays or gifts. Burnout is a real possibility.

So what is burnout really? And how can you avoid it before the holidays hit?

Research suggests a fourth symptom: insularity. When someone is burnt out, they tend to keep to themselves, not only socialising less, but also obtaining little pleasure from interactions.

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