Guide
Stress and Burnout
Recognize early warning signs and reset your nervous system before exhaustion takes hold.
In this guide
- Identifying chronic stress vs. healthy pressure
- A 3-minute reset technique you can use at your desk
- When to ask for a workload conversation with your manager
- Building recovery time into your week without guilt
Burnout is rarely about one bad week — it builds quietly when demand outpaces recovery for too long. Watch for sleep changes, cynicism, withdrawal from people you usually enjoy, and a feeling of going through the motions. Small interventions matter: short walks between meetings, a real lunch break, and naming what you're feeling out loud to someone safe. If the load is structural, a chaplain can help you think through how to have the conversation with leadership without it costing you.
Talk to a chaplain
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