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title: The importance of guarding yourself against burnout
description: Juggling an intense career and healthy social life can cause us to burn out faster than we expect. It’s important for people in all walks of life to identify the signs of burnout and act swiftly to alleviate them. Otherwise, we may have to face severe mental and physical health problems.
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# [The importance of guarding yourself against burnout](https://elladex.com/insights/the-importance-of-guarding-yourself-against-burnout)

 Written by [Shivani Gopal](https://elladex.com/insights/author/shivani-gopal) | Feb 27, 2019 12:18:53 PM

Business owners, entrepreneurs and those juggling too many things have one thing in common. They frequently come into contact with burnout. Burnout is closely related with feelings of stress and overwhelm. It happens when we have too much to do, and there is a lot on the line for us to get our tasks done. It also happens to high achievers who are hungry, passionate, have something to prove, and don’t know when to listen to their body and take a break.

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