You may well ask what burnout is. It is not always so easily to dissect especially when it comes to us. Some symptoms are that we will feel overwhelmed or even a little stretched to say the least. If you’re feeling either exhausted, a loss of interest in what you do and a distinct dislike for going to the workplace you may well be suffering from burnout.
There may also be a drop in your general overall enthusiasm and ordinary things others cope with easily are not dealt with by you with the same bounce and lightness you once had. Some very good pointers to burnout and we have all had it are when we are feeling less compassionate, trusting and concerned with our clients, friends, colleagues or even family.
Some possible factors in burnout may be that the nature of the demands upon us cause an undue amount of anxiety and not only that but a loss of confidence in our levels of competency and general overall accomplishment.
I have found in businesses and companies that a conflict an individual may have between either their professional role or the policy of the company can be a turning point; similarly a conflict they may have with their personal philosophy and that of the company’s will also impact adversely on them if they are not somehow reconciled.
There are some antidotes to the problems and these may include but not be limited to the building of a more supportive team building process, leading a more balanced lifestyle and taking a more realistic approach to setting goals and achieving them.
Acknowledging your limits and learning to say ‘No’ can be a start and may be helpful if the desire to please is making you exhausted.
Set goals that are achievable, desirable and beneficial to the whole company and yourself.
Cheers
Chris Borrett
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