8 signs you are seriously overdoing it and are going to burn out

8 signs you are seriously overdoing it and are going to burn out8 signs you are seriously overdoing it and are going to burn outToday, the modern woman juggles a busy household, a demanding job, endless to-do lists, and if time permits (gasp), a social life. We as womenlet me rephrasewe as superwomen often get so busy that we miss signs that ur body sends us to tell us it might be time to slow down.Below are 8 signs that you may be overdoing it. If you continue going at the pace youre going, there may be serious complications down the road. Its best to detect these signs as early as possible so you can prioritize and evaluate what needs to be done now, and what can wait until later. Without your health, the endless to-do lists and deadlines may not only be completed inadequately, they may never get done. Its vital for us superwomen to take care of ourselves so that we can be the superheroes that we are.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happines s, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moraIm feeling on edge and keyed upWe all get stressed, overwhelmed, and anxious as a result of daily demands. Although these feelings are often a normal reaction, it is important to keep a very close eye on these emotions as they can shift from normal to disordered. Anxiety is often hard to put into words, but those who experience anxiety describe it as feeling on edge or keyed up. In addition to endless worries, those with an anxiety disorder may experience muscle tension, disrupted sleep, recurrent headaches and symptoms of panic (short of breath, chest tightness, sweaty and tingling in fingers and toes). Its important to identify if there is a change in the way you are reacting to stress and to seek help before it impairs your ability to function.I prefer to be alone tonightWhen we get busy at work, our social lives can sometimes take a hit. Thats ok temporarily, but its important to distinguish if its because you just cant fi t in a cocktail with the girls this week, or that youd genuinely rather be alone. Isolation and withdrawing from previous pleasurable activities and relationships can be a symptom of depression.Sorry, what did you say again?Have you ever been so overwhelmed that when youre sitting in a meeting you cant seem to focus on what is being discussed? Is that because your mind is taking you back to the amazing concert you attended over the past weekend, or is it because regardless of how hard you try, you just cant seem to concentrate? If its the latter (and a change from your baseline) then its time to reflect on your current level of stress and your current mood a change in concentration can be affected with both anxiety and depression.I cant come into work today An increase in absenteeism from work can be a sign that youre feeling overwhelmed. People call in sick for both the physical, cognitive, and emotional manifestation of anxiety or depression. Work avoidance can also be a sign of depression. As important as it is to make the time to care for your mental health, and increase in frequency of work absenteeism is a sign that you may not be coping as well. It may be time to ask for help and reprioritize. I cant rememberWhen our responsibilities become overwhelming it is normal to have difficulty remembering what your boss wanted done, or what you were asked to bring to your friends dinner party. If you departure noticing that youre having more difficulty remembering previously formed memories, you may be experiencing a symptom of depression.If only I had more sleepWhether or not youre up late perfecting every last detail from the previous day of work, or youre tossing and turning in bed worrying about everything you need to get done during the following day, its vital to get on average 6-8 hours of sleep per night (each individual is different when it comes to the amount of sleep you need, but you will know best). Consider tracking your sleep on your smart phone or go old school by recording it with pen and paper. When we are overworked, overwhelmed or stressed, our sleep is often one of the first clues that its time to slow down. Its also important to track if you start waking up early (really early, like 4-5 am.and without an alarm clock) as early morning wakening can be a symptom of depression.No thank you, Im not hungryWhen we are stressed, overwhelmed, or just plain busy, we may not just forget to eat, but we can start to lose our appetite. In order for us to be healthy and efficient we need to eat nourishing food throughout the day. Pack snacks and meals the night before (or the week before) to ensure you get the vitamins and fuel your body needs. If you start noticing a change in your appetite (your desire to eat), it may be a clue that youre overworked and that your mood could be affected.I cant stop cryingWhen we get overwhelmed, our body can react to such stress by taking it out on our mood. Some people may not describe their moo d as sad per se, but instead they may find themselves tearful without a strong stimulus. It can be normal to be tearful following a stressful day at work, after a disagreement with a co-worker, or upon discovering you didnt get the promotion you sought all year. If you find yourself more tearful than normal and youre experiencing some of the signs above, its important you let someone know and seek professional help.This article originally appeared on Create and Cultivate.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people