The Goal Digger Podcast | Top Business and Marketing Podcast for Creatives, Entrepreneurs, and Women in Business 920: 6 Hidden Warning Signs of Burnout (And How to Reverse Them)
Oct 8, 2025
Burnout can sneak up on anyone, especially entrepreneurs. Symptoms often include chronic fatigue and a fading passion for work. Multitasking and lack of boundaries can leave you feeling busy yet unproductive. Personal stories reveal the link between stress and physical health. Practical advice on taking breaks, learning to set limits, and reigniting creativity provides a roadmap to recovery. Reflecting on goals and values can reignite your passion and help you regain control over your life and business.
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Burnout Is Sneaky But Systemic
- Burnout is sneaky and shows up as fatigue, overcommitment, irritability, and a sense that nothing is ever enough.
- It affects physical health, relationships, decision-making, and productivity and is especially common for entrepreneurs.
Cortisol Test Sparked Personal Change
- Jenna shares testing high cortisol after personal losses and recognizes stress as a physical reality in her body.
- That test motivated her to do work to support her hormones and reduce chronic stress.
Why Entrepreneurs Burn Out More
- WHO defines burnout as chronic workplace stress not successfully managed with exhaustion, mental distance, and reduced productivity.
- Entrepreneurs face higher burnout risk due to passion, isolation, limited safety nets, and uncertainty.