How To Identify and Overcome Job Burnout

It’s 6:00 a.m., another working day. The alarm goes off, you scrabble to find your clock, stop the alarm and try to get back to sleep.

Five seconds later, it goes again. You’ve got no way out so you begin to crawl out of bed, force yourself to have a quick bite, put some cloths on in slow motion and start dragging yourself to work. You hate your job but you have no choice.

There are a ton of bills that need to be paid – you desperately need your salary, even if the only thing you feel like doing is … sleeping.
Does this scenario sound familiar to you? If so, then it’s highly likely you are experiencing a particular type of stress: Job burnout.

People who experience job burnout will find themselves in state of physical, emotional or mental exhaustion, combined with feelings out doubt about their competence and the value of their work.

Job Burnout

If you think you might be suffering from job burnout, here’s how you can face the problem and take action to prevent it from affecting your health.

Think you have job burnout? Start by asking yourself a few simple questions:

· Am I behaving too cynical or critical at work?
· Do I drag myself to work every day and have trouble getting started once I get there?
· Have I become irritable or impatient with my co-workers, customers or clients?
· Do I lack the energy to be consistently productive?
· Do I lack satisfaction from my achievements?
· Do I feel disillusioned about my own job?
· Am I using food, drugs or alcohol to make me feel better or to simply not feel?
· Have my sleep habits or appetite changed recently?
· Am I troubled by unexplained headaches, backaches or other physical complaints?

If your answer is “yes” to any of them, you may already be experiencing job burnout. In which case, the best thing for you is to consult your doctor or even a mental health provider. Some of these symptoms can also indicate other kinds of health conditions, such as a depression or even a thyroid disorder.

Six ways to best handle job burnout:
1. Manage the stress factors. Once you’ve learned what generates your feelings of job burnout, make a plan to address them and act on it.
2. Evaluate all your options. Discuss your concerns with your supervisor to identify the right solutions or options. Maybe job sharing, flexible working hours, or maybe deciding on the options for continuing education or professional development, all these might prevent burnout.

Managing Stress

3. Change your attitude. If you’re acting cynical at work, think of ways to improve your outlook. Rediscover those things you used to love about your work. Recognise your co-workers’ valuable contributions or even a job well done.
Take more short breaks throughout your day and spend more time away from work doing things you enjoy.
4. Seek some support from friends, loved ones or even your co-workers. This can help you deal with job stress and prevent burnout. Try accessing an employee assistance program, if this service available.

5. Evaluate your interests, skills and passions. And be honest with yourself. This can help you decide whether you should consider finding another job to better matches your interests or core values or if you can stick to your present one.
6. Exercise. A regular physical activity or programme, like long walking, biking, swimming will help you deal with stress easier. It can also help you switch off from work and move your attention on something else which can also be a fun and relaxing activity.

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