Job Burnout - The Signs and How to Deal With It

Job or work burnout can lead to affect not just yourHealthy Body, Healthy Mind:
career, but all areas in your life such as your health,• Eat healthy, stick to fresh and healthy foods
your social and personal relationships. It's important to• Get sufficient rest and sleep
detect and deal with burnout right away as long term• Exercise 3-4 times a week.
consequences may also lead to illnesses.• Pay attention to your body's signals of stress
Detecting burnout seems like the easier part.• Try out a new sport
You may be on the Road to Burn Out if:Call for Back Up:
1. Everyday seems to be a bad day. You are not• Hang out with people who make you laugh.
affected or cheered by good news or progress in• Surround yourself with friends and family by whom
your work and tend to look at successes in the workyou feel supported.
place with sarcasm.• Attend a support group where you can share your
2. You seem exhausted all the time. Even if it's just halfconcerns and feelings.
way through the day and with less workload, you still• Create a support /discussion group at work where
seem to be tired.you can share your concerns, while being willing to talk
3. You care less about your colleagues at work.about your part in the problem and the solution.
Professional relationships with co workers seem to be• Utilize your company's Human Resources
diminishing.Department to receive support/counseling or referrals
4. You find that your tasks are either dull orfor services that can assist you.
overwhelming and you feel like nothing you do makes• See a counselor or therapist if you are in need of
a difference or is appreciated.more extensive mental health support.
Here are steps in dealing with burnout: