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Are you burned out?

This month, we are focusing on stress.

"Job burnout is a special type of work-related stress — a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.

'Burnout' isn't a medical diagnosis. Some experts think that other conditions, such as depression, are behind burnout. Researchers point out that individual factors, such as personality traits and family life, influence who experiences job burnout.

Whatever the cause, job burnout can affect your physical and mental health. Consider how to know if you've got job burnout and what you can do about it" (Mayo Clinic).

Job Burnout Symptoms
From the Mayo Clinic

Ask yourself:

  • Have you become cynical or critical at work?
  • Do you drag yourself to work and have trouble getting started?
  • Have you become irritable or impatient with co-workers, customers or clients?
  • Do you lack the energy to be consistently productive?
  • Do you find it hard to concentrate?
  • Do you lack satisfaction from your achievements?
  • Do you feel disillusioned about your job?
  • Are you using food, drugs or alcohol to feel better or to simply not feel?
  • Have your sleep habits changed?
  • Are you troubled by unexplained headaches, stomach or bowel problems, or other physical complaints?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might be experiencing job burnout. Consider talking to a doctor or a mental health provider because these symptoms can also be related to health conditions, such as depression.

Avoid Burnout Before You’re Already Burned Out
By Elizabeth Grace Saunders

According to the World Health Organization, burnout is a workplace issue.

But just because burnout can happen at work or because of work, doesn’t mean how you use your time outside of work can’t help prevent it. As a time management coach, I’ve seen that at the core, burnout prevention is about living out what is true about your body, your personality and your reality. You don’t need a dream job. But in your overall life, you do need to find time to take care of your health, do things you find refreshing and have a sense of purpose. The closer you are to living your truth, the less likely you are to burnout.

I can’t guarantee that if you follow these simple strategies that you will never experience burnout. I can guarantee, however, that you’ll significantly reduce the likelihood of it, and that you’ll get back to work more quickly after taking a break if you reach a burnout state.

Read the full article here

How to Keep Work Stress from Taking Over Your Life
By Cindy Lamothe

Experiencing work strain is unavoidable — even if you love what you do — but there are steps you can take to keep job stress to a minimum.
  1. Recognize it
  2. Write it out
  3. Recharge
  4. Manage your time
  5. Balance work and play
  6. Reframe thoughts
  7. Rely on others
  8. Meet your needs
  9. Relax regularly
  10. Avoid gossip
  11. Embrace the imperfect
  12. Take a trip
  13. Talk to your boss
  14. Seek help
Read the full article here
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