Summarise the Key Signals That You Need a Break

You are tired, but you are always tired, so that proves nothing. This sorts the signals: the physical ones that persist, the cognitive fog, the emotional flatness, and the line between needing an evening off and needing a proper break. Ends with a one-sentence test you can apply right now.

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You are running low but cannot tell whether you are genuinely burnt out, temporarily tired, or just going through a hard stretch. You want a clear way to assess where you are.
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Summarise the main signals that distinguish temporary tiredness from genuine depletion. Cover:
1. Physical signals: sleep quality, energy level, and physical symptoms that persist
2. Cognitive signals: difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or caring about things you normally care about
3. Emotional signals: irritability, detachment, or a sense that nothing is enjoyable
4. The difference between needing an evening off and needing a proper break of several days or longer
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- Four numbered sections, two to three sentences each
- End with a one-sentence test the person can apply to themselves right now
- Length: 200 to 280 words
- Tone: direct and practical
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