4 Sneaky Signs of Burnout

If you’re known as a self-directing, high functioning human you’re not letting the ball drop left and right (likely). You’re in Go-Mode, so it might not occur to you that your body and mind are flirting with burnout. Frankly, you’re so used to caffeine spikes and pushing through exhaustion that Stressed Out AF isn’t just a mood… it’s your brand.

81% of American adults rated their physical health as good or better, even though 66% have been told they have a chronic illness by a health care provider. 81% rated their mental health as good or better, but 37% said they have been diagnosed with a mental health condition. (stats according to the American Psychological Association 2023)

4 Sneaky Signs of Burnout

Hear me out -

I think the reason the stats above are wildly off is that we’re so used to living this way that we don’t even notice it anymore. It’s not that we’re in denial. We literally can’t recall any other way. Collectively, we’re little fishies swimming in the water of stress, breathing it in unaware. And internally, we’re wondering how everyone else seems to have it all together, but why can’t we seem to find the balance?

From where I sit, I can assure you, all the people who look like they have it together are just as good as you at hiding it. There’s zero judgment here. We’re trained to be SO BUSY. We’re applauded for our machine-like productivity. And those pats on the back keep us going… for a while.

If any of this hits close to home — you don’t have to blow up your life to feel steady again. You can keep your career, your goals, your relationships… and still feel grounded. There’s a different way to work with your energy — one that’s sustainable, realistic, and life-giving. That’s exactly what we do inside Root to Rise.

Over achievers & people pleasers, this message is for you. Think it can’t be done? Here’s what 2 clients reported back this week…

client quotes, August 2025