Your head wants to keep going, but your body is on strike? Do you feel exhausted, irritable, unable to concentrate - and still fight your way through the day? Then there could be clear Symptoms of overexertion be
Overexertion not only affects physical work, but also emotional and mental stress. And it is often the beginning of a much deeper exhaustion that - if ignored - can lead to burnout.
In this article you will find out:
Find with the free burnout test from Greator find out how exhausted you are.
Overexertion means that you consume more energy than you regenerate - permanently. This can be caused by overwork, constant emotional stress, lack of breaks or even too much perfectionism.
She is not a sign of weaknessbut a signal from the body: "Take care of yourself."
"Many people only realize late in life how much they go beyond their limits - because they have learned to function." - Christina Hommelsheim, trainer at Greator Life Coach
The body sends clear signals - if you are prepared to listen:
These symptoms often occur gradually and are mistakenly dismissed as "normal" in stressful everyday life.
Not only the body, but also the psyche suffers from constant stress:
According to the German Society for Stress Medicine the number of stress-related psychological complaints has been rising for years - especially among people between 30 and 50.
Not every strenuous phase is equally dangerous. The decisive factor is whether you live beyond your energy budget in the long term. These three factors favor overexertion:
If you constantly achieve more than your resources allow - out of a sense of duty, perfectionism or fear of rejection.
If you can't or don't want to switch off, you will quickly fall into a spiral of exhaustion. Breaks are not a weakness, they are prevention.
Unlived emotions cost energy. Anyone who constantly suppresses feelings such as anger, fear or sadness is overloading their nervous system.
Use the free burnout test from Greatorto reflect your personal stress limit.
The first step: pause for thought. Mindfulness helps to recognize overload at an early stage and consciously take countermeasures.
Light physical activity can help to relieve tension - without causing additional stress:
According to Harvard Health Publishing regular exercise not only promotes physical health, but also stabilizes emotional balance.
Take your feelings seriously. Express them. Write them down. Let them be there. Emotional relief has a deeper effect than any to-do list.
In the video, Greator Life Coach trainer Christina Hommelsheim shows you her 5 tips against stress.
If symptoms persist for weeks or worsen, it is time to seek support. The first places to go are
Start with an initial assessment: Burnout test from Greator
Overexertion is not a weakness, but a warning system. It wants to protect you - not sabotage you. The sooner you listen, the easier it will be for you to regain strength, clarity and inner peace.
Don't let it come to a standstill first.
