Tag: bore out

Sometimes you wake up and think, “I don’t wanna go to work today. I’m tired.”

And then sometimes you’re consistently thinking, “I don’t wanna go to work today. I’m TIRED.” 

Your energy is low.

You can’t focus.

You know what that sounds like? That sounds a little like burnout.

Here’s the thing: Burnout is sort of a normal experience that affects workers across the globe. But what is burnout?

According to the WHO, burnout is classified as an occupational phenomenon “resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” Additionally, there are 3 main dimensions of burnout:

1. Feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion
2. Increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one’s job
3. Reduced professional productivity

Let’s take a look at a few burnout statistics:

• 75% of workers have experienced burnout, with 40% saying they’ve experienced burnout specifically during the pandemic. (FlexJobs)
• Burnout especially affects Millennials, with 84% of respondents reporting burnout in their current position. (Deloitte)
• 36% of employees said their organization isn’t doing anything to help with employee burnout. Awkward. (Eagle Hill Consulting)

Of course, burnout isn’t just a single image. Symptoms include:

• Finding it difficult to concentrate
• Increased cynicism at/about work
• Low energy levels
• Getting sick more often

Any of this sound familiar or relatable? If yes, you’re clearly not alone.

CAUSES AND REMEDIES

So what causes workplace burnout? It could be a variety of things, but common causes include:

• Being overworked
• Not being rewarded appropriately
• Workplace values not aligned with personal values
• Not finding meaning or significance in the work

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU’RE BURNED OUT?

Dealing with burnout in a healthy way can be tough. Here are some ways to go about it:

Identify the cause: When you have a better understanding of what’s at the root of your burnout, you put yourself in a better position to come up with strategies to manage it. In fact, sometimes just knowing what it is that’s burning you out can make you feel some relief.

Learn how to say “No”: Practice one of my favorite words: “Naw.” Sometimes, we say yes because we don’t want to disappoint people, or because we want to be seen as a hard worker. But learning to say no not only gives you the time and energy you need to focus on what’s essential, it could also result in that task being taken up by someone with more time, energy, AND investment.

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