While it’s good to be busy, carrying a full load over the course of months can also be taxing and stressful. If we aren’t careful, we can “burn out,” and burnout, if not treated, can become depression, anxiety and distraction. In this article, Dr. Amy explains how to recognize burnout, what to do when you feel it, and how to prevent it in the first place.
Dr. Amy E. Keller is a Doctor of Psychology in Psychoanalysis and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has a private practice in Pasadena, California and is the author of Get Real, Get Going: The Definitive Roadmap to Starting the Private Practice of your Dreams.