Burnout or Just Tired? How to Tell the Difference
You’re tired.
You’re flat.
You’re functioning—but barely.
But is it just tiredness... or are you actually burned out?
If you've found yourself Googling “am I burned out?” or “signs of emotional exhaustion”, your body might already know the answer—even if your mind hasn’t caught up yet.
What Is Burnout Really?
Burnout isn’t just about being busy.
It’s about being drained of something deeper—motivation, meaning, or self.
Signs you might be experiencing burnout:
You wake up exhausted, even after sleep
You feel numb, resentful, or like you’re going through the motions
You’ve lost motivation, even for things you used to enjoy
You're overwhelmed by small tasks
You feel like you’re failing at life, even when you’re achieving things
Burnout is emotional exhaustion that happens when your inner resources run out—often from giving too much, for too long, with too little return.
It’s common in:
Professionals under constant pressure
Parents and carers who put everyone else first
Creatives stuck in cycles of overwork and under-recovery
Men taught to “just get on with it”
How Hatch Helps You Reset
At Hatch, we don’t just listen to your exhaustion—we help you redesign your way out of it.
Our Burned-Out Self service is made for people who feel:
Overwhelmed but unsure what to drop
Like they’re disappearing inside their roles
Tired of being “fine” when they’re anything but
Instead of just talking, we use:
Visual tools and creative mapping to understand what’s draining you
Symbolic props, rituals, and storytelling to reconnect with energy and identity
Concrete reset planning: what to pause, what to reclaim, and what to rebuild
Follow-ups via WhatsApp, audio reflections, and PDF guides to keep you on track
This is burnout therapy that’s not just about self-care—it’s about recovery, redesign, and relief.
In Chichester or Online
We offer sessions in a bright, private studio space in Chichester, West Sussex, or online across the UK using Google Meet or FaceTime.
Start with a £25 intro session to assess what kind of reset you need and how we can build it together.
💬 Let’s Build a Reset Plan Together—Online or In Chichester
Burnout doesn’t mean you’re weak.
It means you’ve been carrying too much for too long—without a space to offload or regroup.
You’re allowed to stop.
You’re allowed to ask for help.
You’re allowed to reset.
Let’s figure out how—creatively, practically, and in a way that works for you.