Burnout \ˈbərn-ˌau̇t \ is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when stress and exhaustion is not resolved but instead accumulates.
Now for the shocker: burnout is a problem arising from good intentions.
The human system is designed to function optimally in a state of balance. That is why when anything is out of order, an illness manifests or some other thing will be required to sustain such…
Burnout is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced feelings of personal accomplishment. It may comprise emotional exhaustion, physical fatigue, and cognitive weariness.
What can cause it?
Now for the shocker: burnout is a problem arising from good intentions.
The human system is designed to function optimally in a state of balance. That is why when anything is out of order, an illness manifests or some other thing will be required to sustain such…
Burnout is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced feelings of personal accomplishment. It may comprise emotional exhaustion, physical fatigue, and cognitive weariness.
What can cause it?
- Constant pressure
- Tying performance to self-worth
- Perfectionism and pessimism
- Role conflict and ambiguity
- Insufficient reward
- Lack of control
What can you do?
- Work at a sustainable pace
- Give yourself and others reasonable targets
- Cut yourself some slack
- Get other validators aside performance
- Leave a margin for human error
- See the good in things and people
- Be clear on what is expected of a task/role
- Ask questions
- Encourage and commend good/hard work
- Develop healthy habits (sleep, exercise, unwind, sports, vacations)
It is important to note that the negative effect of burnout spills over to every area of one’s life and can cause long-term changes to the body that can make a person vulnerable to illnesses.
Stay safe!
Stay safe!
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