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Burnout Progression

Weeks to months◑ Medium Term scale

The gradual development of burnout from chronic stress without adequate recovery.

Priority

background

Persistence

chronic

Interruptibility

difficult

Reactivation

easy

Temporal Evolution

Honeymoon

Weeks to months

High energy and commitment, often with warning signs ignored

Indicators

High productivityOvercommitmentIgnored self-care

Interventions

Establish boundaries earlyBuild recovery habits

Stress Onset

Weeks

Awareness that demands are exceeding capacity

Indicators

AnxietySleep problemsDeclining efficiency

Interventions

Workload reviewStress management

Chronic Stress

Weeks to months

Sustained stress affecting multiple life areas

Indicators

Persistent exhaustionCynicismPhysical symptoms

Interventions

Significant changes neededProfessional support

Burnout

Months

Emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion

Indicators

Inability to functionDetachmentDepression

Interventions

Extended recoveryMajor life changes

Habitual Burnout

Ongoing

Burnout becomes the default state

Indicators

Chronic illnessTotal disengagementCrisis

Interventions

Complete restructuringExtended leave

Physiological Effects Over Time

Immediate

• Fatigue
• Difficulty concentrating

Short Term

• Sleep problems
• Immune suppression
• Appetite changes

Long Term

• Cardiovascular risk
• Chronic illness
• Mental health disorders

Intervention Windows

Stress onset phase

Easiest to reverse; habits can still be changed

high effectiveness

Boundary settingWorkload reductionSelf-care

Chronic stress phase

Requires more significant changes

moderate effectiveness

Professional helpMajor restructuringLeave consideration

Resolution Pattern

Requires structural life changes and extended recovery