CHUCK BANKS EXP 15: BREAKING BURN OUT

“Welcome to Breaking Burnout—the space where we reclaim energy, purpose, and peace. Today’s episode is all about awareness. Before we can heal burnout, we have to recognize it. So let’s walk through a powerful, science-backed burnout checklist. You might be surprised by what you find.”

 

1. Chronic Fatigue

    

   • “You wake up tired and go to bed exhausted, no matter how much you sleep.”

    

2. Detachment or Numbness

    

   • “You’ve stopped caring about things you used to love—or just feel emotionally flat.”

    

3. Irritability or Cynicism

    

   • “Small things trigger you. You roll your eyes more than you smile.”

    

4. Mental Fog & Memory Issues

    

   • “You’re forgetting simple things and struggling to concentrate.”

    

5. Sleep Disruption

    

   • “You can’t fall asleep or wake up in the middle of the night buzzing with anxiety.”

    

6. Increased Illness

    

   • “Your immune system is taking hits—more colds, headaches, gut issues.”

    

7. Productivity Plunge

    

   • “Tasks that once took 30 minutes now feel impossible.”

    

8. Sense of Failure or Doubt

    

   • “You constantly feel like you’re not doing enough—even when you’re doing everything.”

    

9. Withdrawal from Others

    

   • “You cancel plans or feel too drained to be social.”

    

10. Over-reliance on Coping Crutches

• “You’re leaning heavily on caffeine, alcohol, binge-watching, or other numbing behaviors.”