5 Signs that you are Emotionally Exhausted

Emotional Exhaustion - synonym for being emotionally weak

What is it exactly? 

A state of experiencing cumulative stress from your personal or professional lives, or a combination of both, leaving you feeling emotionally spent and depleted. One of the indications of burnout is emotional fatigue. People who are emotionally worn out frequently believe they have no influence or control over everything that happens in life.  They might perceive themselves as "trapped" or "stuck" in a circumstance.

It may be difficult to get past emotional weariness if you are lacking in energy, getting inadequate sleep, or losing enthusiasm. This constant state of tension might harm your health permanently over time.
Anyone under constant strain may experience emotional exhaustion and overwhelmed. 

It is natural to feel some stress and worry on a daily basis, but persistent stress can harm the body over time. Emotional tiredness is produced by a lengthy period of continual life stress, whether from personal or work-related stress. What causes emotional tiredness varies by individual. What is distressing to one person may be entirely tolerable to another. Some of the standard triggers include high-pressure jobs, intense schooling, working long hours or working at a job you hate, having a baby, financial stress or poverty, the death of a family member or friend and more

It can have a profound effect on many facets of your life, particularly decision-making, interpersonal interactions, and routines. It's not anyone's fault, and it's not something to be embarrassed of. Instead, you may learn and find out how to deal with it. With that in mind, here are five routines that lead to weakness in emotions.    

• Having difficulty in adapting to change :

You can't cope with change. You have difficulty adapting to a new environment. Be it any kind of change you end up either overthinking or sulking on how to deal with it. Due to this, you tend to isolate yourself and subconsciously fear what might happen because of this change.

• Being Under-confident:

You are always conscious of yourself when you're in public. Continuously judging yourself based on your looks, and thoughts. You constantly doubt your skills and abilities. Self-doubt can limit your potential.

• You make decisions based on your emotions rather than your values:

I'm sure there must have been times when you have regretted your initial reaction to something which has gotten out of control. It's because you are emotionally weak and that is not being able to balance your emotions with your morals and logic. You tend to think with your heart, not your head. While how you feel should be a factor in your decisions, if it is the driving force, you could make impulsive, uninformed, or dramatic choices. 

• Portraying yourself as a victim :

 You continue to blame yourself and see yourself as a victim of your problems. Henceforth, you have difficulty in taking responsibility for your own actions.

• Letting others control you :

Have you ever bought something just because it was popular? Being able to stand out from the crowd and be yourself is a huge sign of emotional strength. On the other hand, when you let others influence you, you might prioritise their needs over your own and end up making choices that don’t serve you. Others could identify this emotional weakness and try to take advantage of you. So, while it might be hard, you should try to remember that your wants and needs are ultimately the most important factor in your life.   

“When we are tired, we are attacked by ideas we conquered long ago.” 

          -Friedrich Nietzsche

Do you have any of these habits? If so, do you think this article helped you recognise them? Please feel free to leave a comment down below with your thoughts, experiences, or suggestions!