Being burned out: Causes and solutions for burnout

You wake up in the morning and already feel exhausted. The thought of the day overwhelms you. You function - but you're no longer really alive. Maybe you're not just tired. Maybe you're worn down and burnt out.

This article takes you on a journey through the causes and symptoms of exhaustion - and shows you how you can find your way back to strength, clarity and joie de vivre step by step.

What does it mean to be burnt out?

Being "burnt out" is more than just tiredness. It is a state of deep mental exhaustion. It often occurs when you live against your values, needs or limits over a long period of time. It feels as if you have lost your inner flame - nothing inspires you anymore, everything seems heavy and grueling.

Typical symptoms are

• Permanent physical and emotional exhaustion
• Feeling of meaninglessness or inner emptiness
• Irritability, tendency to withdraw, listlessness
• Concentration problems and mental overload
• Physical complaints such as insomnia, palpitations or stomach problems

Causes: Why you are burnt out

Burnout is not a sign of weakness - but often an expression of overcommitment and inner turmoil.

Common causes are

• Constantly overwhelmed at work or in everyday family life
• Lack of boundaries - for example due to helper syndrome or perfectionism
• Conflicting values: you act contrary to your convictions
• Chronic stress without real recovery
• Emotional isolation and lack of recognition

Maybe you give too much - to others, to work, to expectations - and lose yourself in the process. Perhaps you have long felt that something is wrong, but can't find a clear way out. Then now is the right time to take a look.

First steps out of burnout

You don't have to hit rock bottom to start again. There are ways back to strength:

1. Accept what is - without feelings of guilt.
2. Talk about it - with people you trust or professional companions.
3. Create time-outs - Time for yourself when you don't have to do anything.
4. Identify your energy sources - What nourishes you, what exhausts you?
5. Create clarity - with questions like: What is really important to me? What can go? What do I want to strengthen?

These steps are not "overnight solutions" - but they will get you back on track.

Get out of the hamster wheel in the long term

Maybe it's no longer enough for you to simply function. Maybe you are longing for real inner change, for a life that feels like you again.

For this you need:

• Clarity about your values and a coherent vision
• New routinesthat stabilize you instead of draining you
• Reflection and emotional processing old pattern
• Mental techniquesto break through negative thought spirals
• Connection with otherwho have experienced something similar and understand you

If you feel worn down by life, it is a sign that you can change your direction - towards more lightness, purpose and inner strength.

You are not alone. And you don't have to walk this path alone.

Conclusion: You can start again

Worn down. Exhausted. Burnt out. If you feel like this, it's not a personal failure - it's a clear sign that your life needs a new direction.

In this article, you have learned what the typical symptoms and causes of burnout are - and how you can take the first steps out of exhaustion. Whether through conversations, new routines or inner clarity: your path back to yourself starts right here.

You can reinvent yourself. You can start anew. And you can get the support you need. For a life with more strength, clarity and genuine joie de vivre.