Running a successful business isn't just about finding a lightning-in-a-bottle idea or hiring a great team to surround yourself with; it's also about staying motivated and making sure you don't become too overwhelmed. Keep in mind, however, that acknowledging that you're overwhelmed isn't a sign of weakness but of great self-awareness.

It's a skill to step back from a project and say, "I'm swamped, and I need more help on this project or time away to regroup." As a business founder and owner at ButterflyMX, I've learned that how you proceed after this acknowledgment is key to not letting your overwhelm turn into burnout.

Related: Overwhelmed? These 10 Techniques Can Help You Cope With Uncomfortable Feelings.

In order to prevent being overwhelmed from morphing into burnout, you have to first be able to detect it. This is hard because many early indications of being overwhelmed are subtle and can be mistaken for typical workplace stress. Still, keeping tabs on the indicators to see if they become persistent over time is a good way to become aware of overwhelm early.

Here are a few key indicators that you're becoming overwhelmed at work:

Never-ending feelings of anxiety surrounding projects, meetings and deadlines.

Consistently working........

© Entrepreneur