One thing I've learned from experiencing burnout twice is that stress doesn't always feel the way you expect it to. I used to associate stress with feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unable to cope. But you can be incredibly productive, keep up with your responsibilities, and still be putting enormous demands on yourself. And when you're accustomed to living that way, you may not recognize how much it's affecting you. I think that's one reason so many women overlook the early signs that something needs to change. We assume that because we're still functioning, we're doing okay. But functioning and feeling well aren't necessarily the same thing. Persistent exhaustion, poor sleep, and unexplained physical symptoms deserve our attention. And sometimes, we also need to look at what we're asking of ourselves every single day. Have you ever gone through a period when you didn't feel stressed, but you definitely didn't feel like yourself? #BurnoutAwareness #ChronicStress #WomensHealth #MidlifeWomen #HealthyLiving - @janiceaponte13