Physical signs and symptoms of burnout
- Feeling tired and drained most of the time
- Lowered immunity, frequent illnesses
- Frequent headaches or muscle pain
- Change in appetite or sleep habits
Emotional signs and symptoms of burnout
- Sense of failure and self-doubt
- Feeling helpless, trapped, and defeated
- Detachment, feeling alone in the world
- Loss of motivation. Increasingly cynical and negative outlook
- Decreased satisfaction and sense of accomplishment
Behavioral signs and symptoms of burnout
- Withdrawing from responsibilities
- Isolating
- Procrastinating, taking longer to get things done
- Using food, drugs, or alcohol to cope
- Taking frustrations out on others
- Skipping work or coming in late and leaving early
How to Deal with Burnout
- Dealing with burnout Tip #1: Expand your social network…don’t withdraw
- Dealing with burnout Tip #2: Reframe the way you look at work. Refind the value of your work
- Dealing with burnout Tip #3: invest time and money in self-care
- Dealing with burnout Tip #4: Exercise
- Dealing with burnout Tip #5: a Healthy diet supports mood and energy
Screening
Helpguide – helpguide.org
Mindtools – mindtools.com
Maslach Burnout Inventory – mindgarden.com
Resources
HelpGuide.org – helpguide.org
Verywellmind – verywellmind.com
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