What is burnout?
When your body and mind are relentlessly strained, you can develop emotional and physical fatigue. Burnout is a physical, mental, and emotional response to constant levels of high stress. Burnout produces feelings of hopelessness, powerlessness, cynicism, resentment and failure—as well as stagnation and reduced productivity. These stress reactions can result in levels of depression or unhappiness that eventually threaten your job, your relationships and your health.
Burnout is associated with situations in which a person feels:
- overworked
- underappreciated
- confused about expectations and priorities
- concerned about job security
- overcommitted with responsibilities
- resentful about duties that are not commensurate with pay
Burnout can occur when you feel you are unable to meet constant demands, and you become increasingly overwhelmed and depleted of energy. Debilitating sadness, anger or indifference can set in. You begin to lose the interest or motivation that led you to take on a certain role in the first place.
Knowing the signs of unmanaged stress and burnout can help reduce your risk of burnout. Identifying the causes of your stress, recognizing your limited control of any given situation, and taking care of yourself emotionally and physically can help you avoid burnout. Additionally, learning how to better manage stress will help you find greater enjoyment in your life and career.
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/burnout_signs_symptoms.htm
I just wanted to inform the masses of this info as many of us are suffering from this and don't even realize it. Look out for these signs and take the proper precautions to prevent this. I encourage my people to take care of themselves and appreciate themselves. God Bless!
-UniqPassion
Last edited on Mar 4th, 2006 01:47 AM by UniqPassion
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