Burnout : The latest trending form of unbearable stress from work

World Health Organisation explains burnout as a syndrome that emerges out of chronic workplace stress which hasn’t been managed effectively.

Stress has become a lifestyle and feeling on edge, a way of going through life. But this does not spell well for anyone. Experiencing some amount of stress is  natural.

In wearing the many hats that we do during the course of a day stress, naturally, builds up. This in itself is not a matter of grave concern. However, if it tips over to the other side, crossing the threshold of what is considered to be optimum, it can wreck havoc in our lives. This can lead to what is known as burnout.

Symptoms

You experience intense tiredness and fatigue. Thus feel emotionally drained, and are unable to look at anything that may need you to invest yourself in it. It can often lead to difficulties in accomplishing daily tasks and also translates into absenteeism from the workplace.

Depersonalization
You may feel disconnected from those around you. So, what may be happening with them would not be your biggest concern in this state of mind. It may almost make you feel uncaring, disinterested, and uninvolved in activities or interactions relating to the other person.

Lack of personal accomplishment
You would feel like you are not accomplishing anything, both relating to your work and your personal life. This often translates into feeling disconnected from the things you need to do and also results in low motivation to do things altogether.

Take active steps to refuse additional items to be piled on to your plate of tasks to do.

Delegate as many items as you possibly can so you as to proactively take a mental break from all the things that are expected from you.

Ensure that you integrate breaks into your routine between tasks as well as during a task to allow yourself to relax and refresh.

Do not take work home and instead focus on relaxing, spending time with your family and friends, and rejuvenating at home.

Keep reinforcing all that you do during the day and don’t take away from the effort that is being put in by you.

Focus on your health and look at your lifestyle. Go for a walk, eat healthy, avoid alcohol, caffeine, cigarettes, and any other substances.

Talk to your friends and family members and seek their support.

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