The recent untimely death of Anna Sebastian, a chartered accountant in Pune, has reignited the debate on the serious effects of excessive office stress and burnout. 

The recent untimely death of Anna Sebastian, a chartered accountant in Pune, has once again reignited the discussion on the serious effects of excessive stress and burnout at the office. Anna was only 26 years old and worked at Ernst & Young (EY). She lost her life due to unbearable work pressure in the first four months of her job. This incident is a big blow not only for her family but for the entire corporate world. This incident indicates that when the stress of work increases beyond limits, our body starts giving us signals that it needs a break.

In today's competitive world, excessive work pressure and mental stress at the office have become very common. According to Gallup's 2024 State of the Global Workplace Report, 90% of young Indian employees are facing work-related stress. In this situation, it is important to know when your body needs rest and meditation. Let's know about those 7 signs, which are your body's call for a break.

1. Constant Fatigue

If you feel tired throughout the day even without making any special physical effort and despite getting enough sleep, you still feel tired when you wake up in the morning, then this could be the first sign of your body that it needs a break.

2. Headache and migraine

Constant stress and workload can increase the problem of headache or migraine. If you are often troubled by headaches, then it is a sign that mental stress is taking a toll on your body.

3. Lack of sleep or excess sleep

If you are not able to sleep well at night or you are sleeping more than usual, it may be a sign that your body needs relief from work stress. Getting good sleep is very important for our mental and physical health.

4. Irritability and mood swings

When the body and mind are under constant pressure, its effect starts showing in your behavior as well. You start feeling irritable over small things, and your mood starts changing frequently.

5. Not being able to concentrate on anything

When you are constantly stressed, your brain is not able to function properly. You start having difficulty in concentrating on your work.

6. Stomach problems

Excessive mental stress on the body also affects your digestive system. Constant stomach pain, indigestion or other stomach problems indicate that you need rest.

7. Rapid heartbeat or other physical problems

If you feel rapid heartbeat without any reason or other physical problems like difficulty in breathing, then this can be a serious signal of your body. It tells that your body needs immediate relief and rest.

Anna Sebastian's death has made it clear that there is a deep connection between our mental and physical health. Due to excessive work and stress, the body sometimes crosses its limits, and this can have fatal consequences. Therefore, it is very important to take regular breaks between work and take care of yourself. If you see any of these signs in your body, pay attention to yourself in time and give rest and give priority to your health.