Stress & Burnout
Do you ever feel like you are running on empty, still functioning but without the energy or clarity you used to have? Burnout often shows up quietly after long periods of stress, responsibility or caring for others. You may look like you are coping from the outside, but inside you feel like you are slowly losing momentum.
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It can look different for everyone, but it often includes:
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Constant tension or irritability
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Emotional flatness or cynicism
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Trouble switching off, even when resting
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Difficulty focusing or feeling motivated
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Feeling like everything takes more effort than it should
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Why it matters
Stress in short bursts can help us rise to challenges, but when it becomes constant it begins to deplete the nervous system. You may notice changes in your sleep, patience, mood or sense of perspective. These are signals that your body and mind are asking for recovery time, not more effort.
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There is nothing weak about needing rest. It is how your system resets. With the right support, you can learn to respond differently to pressure, rebuild energy and reconnect with what sustains you.
How counselling & mindfulness practice can help
Counselling offers space to pause and understand what’s driving the exhaustion beneath the surface. It can help you:
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Identify unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns that fuel overwork or perfectionism
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Learn nervous-system regulation skills to reduce stress in real time
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Explore values-based boundaries and sustainable ways of working
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Reconnect with activities that restore rather than drain you
You don’t have to wait until you’ve hit a wall - small shifts in awareness and self-compassion can make a big difference.
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You might find these reflections helpful if you’re feeling stretched thin or disconnected from your usual spark:
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Each one offers a gentle reminder that rest and presence aren’t luxuries - they’re foundations for wellbeing.
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If you’re interested in other common themes people bring to counselling, you might also like to read more about overthinking and stucknness & life transitions.
Ready to take the next step?
If this feels familiar, support is available. You don’t need a diagnosis or a clear plan to start - just a sense that something could feel easier.
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You can book a counselling or mindfulness coaching session by clicking the button below. A free 20-minute discovery call is also available if you'd like to see whether Everyday Clarity is the right fit.
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If you’d like to learn more about how counselling works, you can visit the Counselling page here.
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Or, if you’re drawn to work with stress and burnout through mindfulness practice, visit the Mindfulness Coaching page to learn more about that approach.
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