Depleted beyond the point of being able to function properly?
If you’re exhibiting signs that you’re running on empty, you need a break.
And we generally [experience] a little bit of stress and that makes life exciting.

As you become more aware, you might notice early warning symptoms, she says.
Even justsaying noto extra responsibilities keeps things a bit more manageable when youre running on empty.
6 overlooked signs youre running on empty
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Our diaphragm is our main breathing muscle,Michael Hobbs, an Australia-based sports chiropractor,previously told Well+Good.
If youre feeling anxious,shallow breathing can make it worse.
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Its hard to concentrate
One major sign that youre running on empty is that its hard to concentrate.
Youre carrying excess tension
You might have a pit in your stomach, says Dr. Brefczynski-Lewis.
Your shoulders might have tension or the face might have a little bit of a furrowed brow.

Some of this tension is tied to the shallow breathing mentioned earlier.
And when theres too much to do or youre working long hours, getting enough sleep can be impossible.
But if youre not sleeping well, that can make everything else youre dealing with even harder.

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But after continual reduced sleep, the brain is unable to adequately compensate.
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