
8 Signs of Burnout and How to Recover with a Sabbatical
“I’m so tired, but I can’t sleep, [standing on the edge of something much too deep.]” The Sarah MacLaughlin song, “I Will Remember You,” always pops into my head when I think about burnout. Burnout and avoiding burnout is one of the most common reasons women consider a sabbatical. The struggle to avoid burnout is particularly real right now. COVID’s unique challenges are making work-life balance so much more difficult. Trying to avoid burnout is one of the biggest reasons I am planning for my own sabbatical next year. Eight Signs of Burnout Here are the biggest warning signs that you are already burned out or are on the path to burning out. 1. Being Tired but Not Sleeping Whether you lay awake at bedtime and can’t fall asleep or you…