Recently, Kartik Aaryan opened up about feeling exhausted after relentless days of shooting. Here’s why it’s important to understand burnout and work to improve it.
Kartik Aaryan is in the headlines because one of the most anticipated films ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ is releasing on November 1. Busy in the midst of promotions, the actor has not yet chosen to leave one of the most important things we probably know in terms of health. In an interview, Aaryan spoke of feeling exhausted, drained due to work. In this hustle culture, workplace burnout is a common problem that most people fail to understand. Tiredness, irritability, and job dissatisfaction are just superficial problems that one deals with.
Kartik Aaryan on feeling exhausted
The actor talked about how he feels tired sometimes after constantly filming for long days. “I’m a little burned out on this, I’ve just been working constantly. I don’t think I can give myself that personal time, because I’m always thinking about work, about the path ahead, about what I haven’t done, about what went wrong, about what’s right. I’ve been in that space for the longest time. I think I need time for myself too,” he told The Indian Express.
The ‘Chandu Champion’ actor delivered a hit this year and I am all set to release another one too. Well, as much as it is a pleasure for your audience, it can also be a sign of success and progress to work on great films, but giving that “me time” is equally important, if quite underrated.
What is burnout? Burnout is a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, often related to work. Recognizing the signs of burnout early can help you take proactive steps to manage it.
6 symptoms of burnout
- Chronic fatigue: One of the most common signs of burnout is persistent fatigue that does not improve with rest. If you feel exhausted at work and can’t recharge, even after a weekend or vacation, it may indicate that you are experiencing burnout.
- Reduced performance and productivity: When you are burned out, you may notice a decline in your work performance. This reduction in productivity may be due to a lack of motivation, concentration and enthusiasm for work.
- Greater cynicism and detachment: Feelings of cynicism, irritability, or detachment from work and colleagues can be important indicators of burnout. You may begin to feel apathetic about your work, leading to a negative attitude toward tasks and coworkers.
- Physical symptoms: Burnout can manifest in physical symptoms such as headaches, gastrointestinal problems, or changes in sleep patterns. You may experience increased muscle tension, frequent colds, or other stress-related health problems.
- Emotional instability: Burnout often leads to heightened emotional responses. You may feel overwhelmed by minor challenges, experience mood swings, or have increased feelings of anxiety or sadness.
- Loss of interest in work: A noticeable drop in enthusiasm for your work or hobbies may indicate burnout. This disinterest can extend beyond work to your personal life as well, leading to a lack of motivation to participate in activities you previously enjoyed.
Recognizing the signs of burnout and burnout is essential to maintaining well-being and productivity at work. Addressing burnout early can lead to a healthier work-life balance and an overall better quality of life. Mental health requires more honest conversations about it.
