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In today’s fast-paced world, many business owners and professionals find themselves running on empty. Burnout has become a silent epidemic in the workplace with effects that spill out into other areas of life.

How Burnout Shows Up

Burnout can appear in three key ways:

• Energy depletion or exhaustion. You feel drained, like your energy tank is always running on empty, and even routine tasks feel overwhelming.

• Feeling disconnected from your work. You might notice growing negativity or cynicism about your job, or feel emotionally distant and detached from what you do.

• Reduced sense of effectiveness. It can feel like your efforts aren’t paying off, and you’re not achieving as much as you know you could, impacting your ability to function.

Burnout is recognised as an occupational phenomenon, a state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion. It differs from stress, which tends to be short term and manageable.

According to Mental Health UK, 91% of UK adults report experiencing high or extreme levels of pressure or stress in the past year. Shockingly, one in five workers need time off work due to mental health struggles linked to stress.

If you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, emotionally depleted, or questioning your direction, you are not alone.

The good news? You can shift from burnout to a renewed sense of purpose and vitality

Psychology-informed coaching can help and support.  designed to meet the real-life demands many of us face.

Why Burnout Happens

Burnout often creeps in when ones pushes through chronic stress without adequate recovery. It's not just physical exhaustion, it’s emotional detachment, loss of motivation, and the painful sense that you’re no longer making an impact.

This is especially true for those who carry multiple roles: running a business, leading a team, raising a family, or juggling competing responsibilities.

In the UK, mental health professionals are seeing rising cases of burnout-related symptoms, from anxiety and insomnia to apathy and chronic fatigue. But traditional advice to “just take a break” often misses the mark. Sustainable burnout recovery requires going deeper, addressing mindset, lifestyle, and the systems that support your wellbeing.

Focus on Pillars of Health

A strong foundation for wellbeing comes from addressing your core needs:

1. Sleep, exercise, nutrition, and stress management. See the NHS Live Well guide for simple starting points.

2. Engage in joy. Spend time on activities outside of work that bring you relaxation and meaning.

3. Practice mindfulness. Incorporate techniques such as short breaks, meditation, or deep breathing. Learn more in the NHS Mindfulness guide.

The Role of Psychology Coaching in Burnout Recovery

Unlike surface-level solutions, psychology-informed coaching helps you explore the root some of the causes of stress and burnout and can help build a path to genuine transformation and holistic wellbeing.

At Volve Health, our programmes are psychology-informed and tailored for individuals who want practical strategies grounded in behaviour change and holistic health.

Through one-to-one coaching and structured wellbeing programmes, you can:

• Reconnect with your core mission and values

• Restore your physical and emotional energy

• Shift limiting beliefs and psychological blocks

• Build sustainable habits aligned with your goals

Whether you’re a business owner constantly running on empty or a professional facing decision fatigue, this type of coaching provides a structured, supportive way to support you recover from stress and burnout.

The Readiness Scorecard

How does psychology coaching work? It all starts with your Readiness Scorecard

This tool scores you across six areas:

• Spark

• Energy

• Emotional

• Development

• Motivation

• Resistance

Created by psychology coach and behaviour change expert Dr Dimple Devadas, the Readiness Scorecard is a five-minute investment that can help you take the first step toward recovering from stress and burnout.

From Survival Mode to Fulfilment

One of the biggest shifts clients report is shifting from a reactive state, where life feels like a series of exhausting obligations, to a proactive, purpose-led mindset.

With guidance from a qualified coach, clients gain clarity, regain confidence, and feel deeply connected to their impact once again.

Courses typically integrate psychology informed coaching with holistic lifestyle health education. Together, these approaches ensure you’re not just surviving the day, but building a fulfilling life that reflects your deepest intentions and long-term goals.

Take the First Step Toward Your Comeback

You don’t have to navigate burnout alone. If you’re ready to regain your emotional energy and reconnect with purpose, psychology coaching could be the missing link.

👉 Try Volve Health’s free Readiness Scorecard today to understand where you are and what kind of support will make the biggest difference today

It’s time to thrive, not just survive.

Reference resources

1. World Health Organization – Burnout as an occupational phenomenon

2. Mental Health UK – Burnout resources

3. NHS – Work-related stress

4. Keeping Well NHS – Coping with stress

Disclaimer

The content on this website is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your personal doctor or qualified health professional with any questions you may have about your health.