BURNOUT

 Burnout is a psychological term for the

experience of long-term exhaustion and
diminished interest
 "a general wearing out from the pressures of
work"
WHAT IS BURNOUT?

 Burnout is a state of emotional, mental,

and physical exhaustion caused by
excessive and prolonged stress. It
occurs when you feel overwhelmed and
unable to meet constant demands. As
the stress continues, you begin to lose
the interest or motivation.
Burnout reduces your productivity and
finish your energy, leaving you feeling
increasingly helpless, hopeless, cynical
(pessimistic), and resentful (angry).
Eventually, you may feel like you have
nothing more to give.
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 Most of us have days when we feel

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feel like this most of the time,
however, you may be flirting with
burnout.
YOU MAY BE ON THE ROAD TO BURNOUT
IF:

 Every day is a bad day.

 Caring about your work or home life seems like a total waste
of energy.

 You’re exhausted all the time.

 The majority of your day is spent on tasks you find either

dull or overwhelming.

 You feel like nothing you do makes a difference or is

appreciated.

The negative effects of burnout spill over into every area of

life – including your home and social life. Burnout can also
cause long-term changes to your body that make you
vulnerable(weak) to illnesses like colds and flu. Because of
its many consequences, it’s important to deal with burnout
DEALING WITH BURNOUT: THE "THREE R"
APPROACH

 Recognize – Watch for the warning signs

of burnout

 Reverse – Undo the damage by

managing stress and seeking support

 Resilience – Build your

resilience(hardness) to stress by taking
care of your physical and emotional
health
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CAUSES OF BURNOUT

 There are many causes of burnout. In many cases,

burnout stems from the job. But anyone who feels
overworked and undervalued is at risk for burnout
– from the hardworking office worker who hasn’t
had a vacation or a raise in two years to the
frazzled stay-at-home mom struggling with the
heavy responsibility of taking care of three kids,
the housework, and her aging father.
 But burnout is not caused solely by stressful work

or too many responsibilities. Other factors

contribute to burnout, including your lifestyle and
certain personality traits. What you do in your
downtime and how you look at the world can play
just as big of a role in causing burnout as work or
home demands.
 Causes of Burnout

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Lifestyle
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Work-related causes of burnout

Feeling like you have little or no control over your work

Lack of recognition or rewards for good work

Unclear or overly demanding job expectations

Doing work that’s monotonous or unchallenging

Working in a unorganised or high-pressure environment

LIFESTYLE CAUSES OF BURNOUT

Working too much, without enough time for relaxing and

socializing

Being expected to be too many things to too many people

Taking on too many responsibilities, without enough help

from others

Not getting enough sleep

Lack of close, supportive relationships

PERSONALITY TRAITS CAN CONTRIBUTE
TO BURNOUT

Perfectionist tendencies; nothing is ever good enough

Pessimistic view of yourself and the world

The need to be in control; reluctance(unwillingness) to

delegate to others

High-achieving, Type A personality

Warning signs and symptoms of burnout

Burnout is a gradual process that occurs over an extended period of time. It

doesn’t happen overnight, but it can creep up on you if you’re not paying
attention to the warning signals. The signs and symptoms of burnout are
subtle(slight) at first, but they get worse and worse as time goes on.

Physical signs and symptoms of burnout

Emotional signs and symptoms of burnout

Behavioral signs and symptoms of burnout

WARNING SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF BURNOUT

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WARNING SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF BURNOUT

Physical signs and symptoms of burnout

Feeling tired and drained (exhausted) most of the time

Lowered immunity, feeling sick a lot
Frequent headaches, back pain, muscle aches
Change in appetite or sleep habits

Emotional signs and symptoms of burnout

Sense of failure and self-doubt

Feeling helpless, trapped, and defeated
Detachment, feeling alone in the world
Loss of motivation
Increasingly cynical(pessimistic) and negative outlook
Decreased satisfaction and sense of accomplishment
 Behavioral
signs and
symptoms of burnout

Withdrawing from responsibilities

Isolating yourself from others

Taking longer to get things done

Using food, drugs, or alcohol to cope

Taking out your frustrations on others

Skipping work or coming in late and leaving early

BURNOUT PREVENTION TIPS
Start the day with a relaxing ritual. Rather jumping out of
bed as soon as you wake up, spend at least fifteen minutes
meditating, writing in your journal, doing gentle stretches, or reading
something that inspires you.
Adopt healthy eating, exercising, and sleeping
habits. When you eat right, engage in regular physical activity, and
get plenty of rest, you have the energy and resilience to deal with
life’s hassles and demands.
Set boundaries. Don’t overextend yourself. Learn how to say “no”
to requests on your time. If you find this difficult, remind yourself that
saying “no” allows you to say “yes” to the things that you truly want
to do.

Take a daily break from technology. Set a time each day

when you completely disconnect. Put away your laptop, turn off your
phone, and stop checking email.

Nourish your creative side. Creativity is a powerful antidote to

burnout. Try something new, start a fun project, or resume a favorite
hobby. Choose activities that have nothing to do with work.

Learn how to manage stress. When you’re on the road to

burnout, you may feel helpless. But you have a lot more control over
stress than you may think. Learning how to manage stress can help
you regain your balance.
 Depersonalization
Losing contact with themselves, it's possible that they
no longer see themselves or others as valuable. As
well, the person loses track of their personal needs.
Their view of life narrows to only seeing in the present
time, while their life turns to a series of mechanical
functions.
 Inner Emptiness
They feel empty inside and to overcome this, they
might look for activity such as overeating, sex, alcohol,
or drugs. These activities are often exaggerated.
 Depression
Burnout may include depression. In that case, the
person is exhausted, hopeless, indifferent, and believe
that there is nothing for them in the future. To them,
there is no meaning of life. Typical depression
symptoms arise.
 Burnout Syndrome
They collapse physically and emotionally and should
seek immediate medical attention. In extreme cases,
usually only when depression is involved, suicidal
ideation may occur, with it being viewed as an escape
from their situation. Only a few people will actually
commit suicide.
 Coping with job burnout
 Dealing with Job Stress
In order to avoid job burnout, it’s important to reduce and
manage stress at work. Start by identifying what factors are
stressful. Then you can take steps to deal with the problem, either
by changing your work environment or changing the way you deal
with the stressor.
 Actively address problems. Take a proactive approach – rather
than a passive one – to issues in your workplace. You’ll feel less
helpless if you assert yourself and express your needs. If you don’t
have the authority or resources to solve the problem, talk to a
superior.
 Clarify your job description. Ask your boss for an updated
description of your job duties and responsibilities. Point out things
you’re expected to do that are not part of your job description and
gain a little leverage by showing that you’ve been putting in work
over and above the parameters of your job.
 Ask for new duties. If you’ve been doing the exact same work
for a long time, ask to try something new: a different grade level,
a different sales territory, a different machine.
 Take time off. If burnout seems inevitable, take a complete break
from work. Go on vacation, use up your sick days, ask for a
temporary leave-of-absence—anything to remove yourself from
the situation. Use the time away to recharge your batteries and
take perspective.