 We explain how you recognize if you're on the road to burnout. This is Emma. In her job and at home she's under a lot of stress. But lately, things have changed. She doesn't believe that she can get everything under control. Emma feels empty, without motivation and lost hope of changing her situation. When Emma noticed that she has an altogether dark view of the world, she realizes that something dangerous is happening to her. She is not just stressed. Emma is on the road to burnout. Burnout usually is a result of your job, but every job can result in burnout. It doesn't matter if you're an office worker or a stay-at-home mom taking care of kids, housework and a sick relative. As soon as you feel overworked and undervalued, you are at risk of burning out. Although you might feel helpless right now, there are ways of dealing with burnout. You can take small, positive steps to get your life back into balance. The most effective way to overcome burnout is social contact. It works as a natural antidote to stress to foster social contacts. Put aside the things that stress you and work on creating enjoyable moments. Emma knows that only herself and the option of psychological aid can help her overcome the burnout. She focuses on the parts of her job that she enjoys and at the same time makes sure to find satisfaction somewhere else in her life. Emma re-evaluates her priorities and starts to say no to requests. In order to prevent burning out, you need to make time for yourself. Make sure to take breaks. Take time off to relax and sleep. This will help with the constant tiredness. Make sure to get consistent exercising and focus on a healthy diet. This will improve your mood and energy level, so think about what you put in your body.