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How to tell the difference between being burnt out and just being lazy? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 19 hours ago) by monovergent@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I work a rather demanding job and I've constantly been feeling tired and underperformant compared to my colleagues for the past few months. I keep evading responsibilities or putting them off until the last minute.

Many people would kill to be where I am. Yet, I show up every day unmotivated.

There were several stressful years leading up to my current job and I'm wondering if I'm burnt out at this point or if I'm just not pulling my weight.

Edit: Thank you all for your support and guidance. I haven't given too many details here, but personal life has been moving along smoothly, chores get done, etc. But I definitely need to reconsider where I'm going with my job.

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[–] Sanguine_Sasquatch@lemmy.world 3 points 8 hours ago

Honestly that sounds a lot like me. I had a decent job but was underperforming, burnt out and depressed. I started at some point pulling out my facial hair as stress coping mechanism.

I ended up saving up enough to be without a job for a few months, quit and I've not looked back.

My hair is regrowing, I'm feeling less stressed than ever, I've got a positive outlook on life again and I'm finally getting back into hobbies.

if you're able to, talk to a mental health professional, share what you're feeling and let them help and guide you. If not, talk to your partner (if you have one) and get their opinion on how you're going.

I also acknowledge that my struggle is different to yours, and the decisions I've made are working for me. I think you need to talk to people and get their views on how you're doing, and figure out what's best for you