Five Ways to Protect Yourself From Stress & Work Overload

This article explores burnout as something that often begins quietly, long before we recognize it as a problem. It looks at how overcommitment, blurred boundaries, and the habit of saying “yes” — even when we’re already stretched thin — slowly wear down the nervous system and emotional reserves. I appreciate how this piece reframes burnout as a cumulative experience, not a sudden collapse, and offers thoughtful insight into how stress and overload build over time.

This one hits especially close to home for me. My own burnout didn’t start with a big breaking point — it started with not saying no to other people, and just as importantly, not saying no to myself. Taking on too much, pushing through exhaustion, and convincing myself I could handle “just one more thing” became a pattern. This article speaks to that reality with clarity and compassion, and it reinforces something I’ve had to relearn the hard way: boundaries aren’t selfish, they’re necessary for sustainability, presence, and real care.

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Five Ways to Protect Yourself From Stress & Work Overload

• Curated by Karin Rogers

• Shared with intention from Om What a Wonderful World