Everyone thinks burnout
means falling apart.
But that’s not always what it looks like
Sometimes burnout looks like having it all together. Keep showing up, getting things done, and taking care of everything.
But for some people, burnout can actually feel like this …
“I know I probably need a break.
But doing nothing
just feels wrong.”
“Nobody would probably
even notice. I’m still functioning and getting everything done.”
“I keep doing everything that’s expected of me. That’s probably why nobody notices how close to my limit I actually am.”
If you see yourself in these sentences, take a look at the signs below that can occur with high-functioning burnout.
This is not a diagnosis, but simply a way to help you make sense of what you’re experiencing.
High-functioning Burnout
You keep functioning, even when you feel like you can’t anymore
You keep up with work, get things done and somehow manage to keep going. At the same time, you feel constantly exhausted.
You always feel like you should be doing more
Even when you’ve accomplished a lot, you focus on what’s still left rather than what you’ve already done.
You find it hard to say “no”
Even when you don’t really have the energy, you still say yes and try not to let anyone down.
You struggle to truly switch off
You may have time to yourself, but your mind keeps going. Even when you’re doing nothing, it doesn’t really feel like a break.
If you see yourself in this, it’s not about doing more.
It’s about looking at what’s actually possible right now.
Hi, and welcome to my page!
My name is Helma Granit. I’m a clinical psychologist based in Vienna, Austria.I’ve been working at a crisis helpline for over 5 years, where I speak to people every day who are going through a really difficult time. Burnout is a topic that comes up again and again.
In these conversations, I often notice how many people push themselves far beyond their own limits. From the outside, you often wouldn’t even know. They keep going, take care of everything and keep their lives running, even though they’re already completely exhausted on the inside.
And that’s exactly why I created The Capacity List. And it’s completely free!
The Capacity List is a simple tool to help you plan your day around the energy you actually have and figure out what’s realistic for today, instead of trying to get through the same to-do list every day.
You’ll get …
… two worksheets: The Capacity List + How to Know Which Day You’re Having
… a simple way to plan your day around your energy, not everything you feel you have to get done.
… a clearer idea of what actually fits into your day.
… more space for breaks, rest and things that make you feel good.
… a worksheet you can use again and again by simply changing the date.
Both worksheets will be delivered straight to your inbox, so you can download them and start using them right away.
What’s inside
“The Capacity List “
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“Capacity List” now for free!
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