5 Signs You're Burntout, not Lazy

Ever feel like no matter how hard you try, you just can’t get anything done—and then feel guilty for it? You’re not lazy. You might be burnt out. This video gently walks you through five subtle signs of burnout, from mental fog to emotional exhaustion, and helps you understand the difference between laziness and overwhelm. With soft, cozy visuals and a tone rooted in compassion, we hope it helps you feel seen, not judged. Because sometimes, rest isn’t avoidance—it’s survival.

Have you ever mistaken burnout for laziness? What helped you finally tell the difference?

Credits:
Researcher/Writer: Chloe Avanessa
Voice Over: Amanda SIlvera
Animator: Vania Adzhani IG @puniuph
Animation feedback: N & Kevin Jonguitud
Animator Manager: Cindy Cheong
Director: Tai Khuong
Assisted: Brisky Quach
Thumbnail by: Anilezah

These articles can further your knowledge on if you're burnt out!:

Maslach, C., & Leiter, M. P. (2016). Understanding the burnout experience: Recent research and its implications for psychiatry. World Psychiatry, 15(2), 103–111. https://doi.org/10.1002/wps.20311

Schaufeli, W. B., Leiter, M. P., & Maslach, C. (2009). Burnout: 35 years of research and practice. Career Development International, 14(3), 204–220. https://doi.org/10.1108/13620430910966406

Koutsimani, P., Montgomery, A., & Georganta, K. (2019). The relationship between burnout, depression, and anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in Psychology, 10, 284. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00284