Common questions
What's the difference between stress and burnout?▾
Stress is having too much on your plate. Burnout is having too much for too long until you stop caring about the plate entirely. Stress feels like drowning. Burnout feels like you've already drowned and are just going through the motions.
Can chronic stress cause health problems?▾
Yes. Chronic stress is linked to heart disease, high blood pressure, weakened immune function, digestive issues, chronic pain, anxiety, and depression. Your body wasn't designed for sustained high-alert mode.
How do I reduce stress when I can't change my circumstances?▾
You can change your response even when you can't change the situation. Nervous system regulation techniques, boundaries, delegating, and professional support all reduce the impact of unavoidable stress.
When is stress too much?▾
When it's affecting your sleep, your health, your relationships, or your ability to function — and when rest doesn't restore you. If you've been white-knuckling it for weeks or months, it's too much.