Burnout
Burnout is a form of emotional, mental and physical exhaustion that can occur when you are constantly overloaded with pressure. It’s a result of excessive and prolonged stress and it can come from many sources, commonly work, study, parenting and caring for a loved one. Often referred to as an occupational phenomenon, The World Health Organization defines burnout as a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. Burnout also bleeds into other prolonged stress and overburdens.
Struggling with burnout can have serious consequences if left untreated. Frequently feeling exhausted and depleted isn’t healthy on you or the people around you. Feeling emotionally drained makes it even more difficult to meet the continuing needs of your daily life.
Signs of burnout may include:
- Exhaustion and tiredness
- Feeling negative or moody
- Unmotivated, loss of interests
- Cynical and frustrated
- Sleep disturbances
- Changes in appetite
- Physical pains in vulnerable areas
- Closed off to people and ideas
- Numb or regularly flat
- Difficult to concentrate
- Irritability and quick to anger
- Avoidance of work or responsibilities
- Reduction in your usual standard of production
Burnout can become debilitating, so stop it in its tracks before you go down the rabbit hole further and miss out on the life you once enjoyed. Learn how to identify your triggers and identify the key areas in your life that are contributing, so you can develop effective strategies and tools to flip the script on burnout.
