prepared by: lifework strategies preventing & overcoming burnout
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LifeWork Strategieswww.lifeworkstrategies.com
Preventing & Overcoming
Burnout
Objectives
• Define burnout and identify causes.
• Identify burnout symptoms and behaviors.
• Assess if you are burned out.
• Learn strategies for coping with and preventing burnout.
What is Burnout?
Depletion of mental, physical, and emotional energy without expected or real needs being met; constant giving without receiving in return.
• Burnout is part of the stress experience. It is the end-stage of unrelenting stress.
• Burnout compromises physical and emotional wellbeing.
• When something has to give…it’s usually caring for ourselves that goes first. When we stop caring for ourselves, we put ourselves at risk for burnout.
The Path of Unrelenting Stress
The Descent Into Burnout
Symptoms of Burnout
• Physical• Mental/Emotional• Behavioral
Physical Symptoms
• Low energy/exhaustion• Insomnia or
oversleeping• Muscle tension• Decrease/increase in
appetite• Headaches• Decreased sexual drive• Undefined feeling of
illness
• Rapid pulse• Heart palpitations • Elevated blood pressure• Digestive disorders• Rashes/itching• Frequent urination• Shakiness and
trembling• Frequent colds
Mental & Emotional
• Feeling of loss of control
• Loss of meaning• Feeling
inadequate/incompetent
• Forgetful• Resistant to
suggestions• Feeling trapped• Difficulty concentrating• Boredom
• Feeling work doesn’t fit in with personal values
• Loss of sense of humor• In denial• Detached• Sad• Fearful/anxious• Frustrated• Overwhelmed
Behavioral Symptoms
• Accident prone• Increased use of sick
days• Sighing• Irritable/angry• Tearful• Withdrawn• Cynical
• Changes in relationships
• Unresponsive • Working hard but not
being as productive• Increased use of
medication, alcohol, and other drugs
Handout: Are you at risk?
Sources of Burnout
• Personal• Environmental• Organizational
Personal Sources
• Health issues• Boredom• Financial problems• Ineffective habits• Caregiving without
respite
• Lack of social support
• Values, attitudes• Lack of coping
mechanisms• Disruptive or
unhealthy relationships
Environmental Sources
• Noise, light, temperature, humidity• Technostress/information overload• Lack of proper equipment• Job hazards/risks• Ergonomic issues• Overcrowding
Organizational Sources
• Too much to do/too little to do
• Role ambiguity• Too much
responsibility• Lack of training• Accountability• Overqualified/under
qualified
• Uncertain future• Management style• Company culture• Constant change• Few opportunities
for growth, creativity, making contribution
Coping with Burnout
1. Identify and eliminate sources that drain energy.
2. Identify what you can change and what you can’t.
3. Set goals that reflect your values and beliefs.
Coping with Burnout
• Set limits
• Delegate responsibility
• Take breaks
• Create new challenges that validate values and are
stimulating
• Seek support
Avoiding Burnout
• Master your mind• Eat for performance• Work out to work better• Break up stress and fatigue• Learn to embrace problems• Put humor to work• Create energizing environment
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