Posted on Dec. 08, 2021
We talk about burnout all the time, but what is it really? Is it the reason you’re exhausted, dragging your feet, or have a constant nagging feeling that life is just too hard? With 71 per cent of workers experiencing burnout in 2020, it’s important to recognise the signs.
The World Health Organization’s definition of burnout, is defined by three key symptoms, resulting from improperly managed chronic workplace stress. These are: “feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one's job; and reduced professional efficacy.”
Taking this definition a step further, researchers from Black Dog Institute have identified the following symptoms:
Sound familiar? OK then, what can you do to repair the burn? For starters, go back to our article offering strategies to help you recover from exhaustion.
You could also try these four activities:
Of course, prevention is infinitely better than having to find a cure. If you find yourself showing the signs of burnout, examine the cause as soon as possible. Spend some time at the end of each day asking yourself:
If you’re looking to explore this topic further, Dr Jenny Brockis’ Thriving mind: how to cultivate a good life offers some science-backed strategies for not only overcoming burnout, but avoiding it altogether.
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