- Amy Morin says people often call temporary overwhelm "burnout" — overwhelm usually improves with breaks or targeted fixes, while burnout is chronic and needs deeper solutions.
- Quick signs you're just overwhelmed: a short break helps, you still care about doing good work, and your body reacts (tight shoulders, trouble sleeping); if you're numb or a vacation doesn't help, that may be burnout.
- Try simple fixes for overwhelm — cut the to‑do list, ask for help, use the 10‑minute rule or gamify tasks — but seek therapy, extended time off, or a role change if it truly is burnout.
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