Here's how you can recognize the warning signs of burnout and protect yourself.

There can be a variety of symptoms, some vocal and visible while others may be silent and invisible. The later being a bigger threat. Look for signs of visible and vocal ones such as disgruntlement, complaints, higher number of sick leaves and performance concerns. The silent and invisible ones being dis-engagement from team and group work.

Forgetfulness/impaired concentration and attention includes lack of focus and mild forgetfulness leading to the inability to get work done, resulting in a pile-up of tasks and responsibilities. Physical symptoms include chest pain, heart palpitations, gastrointestinal pain, dizziness, fainting, and/or headaches. If you recognize the symptoms of burnout, such as feeling mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted, it's critical you pause, reevaluate your priorities, and make changes in your life. With the right treatment and support, you can recover from burnout, regain your energy and enthusiasm, and feel more hopeful.

Recognizing burnout is often difficult and often comes from others around us. As someone who drowns herself in work, I have experienced burnout numerous times; however, I had to be alerted to it by others around me. I feel as though it is always easier for us to spot the warning signs in others than it is to spot them in ourselves. As a leader, I am always monitoring my employees to ensure that they do not exhibit any of these warning signs. I want to catch them before they get too far into the burnout cycle.

Identify signs of burnout by keeping an eye on symptoms such as ongoing exhaustion, a sense of bitterness, and a drop in work output. Safeguard your well-being by establishing limits, making self-care a top priority, reaching out for help from colleagues or experts, and engaging in activities that help reduce stress, such as meditation or physical activity.

Many a times burnouts are as a result of emotional experiences at work and personal fronts often with individuals. It is recommended that these symptoms should not be ignored and voiced over for a resolution.

Emotional signs and symptoms of burnout Detachment, feeling alone in the world. Loss of motivation. Increasingly cynical and negative outlook. Decreased satisfaction and sense of accomplishment. feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion, increased mental distance from one's job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one's job; and. reduced professional efficacy. Passive Indicators of Burnout The most common form, internal passive, is the hardest to see, which is why companies often use surveys to detect it. The early warning signs include weariness accompanied by feelings of inadequacy and sadness.

Burnouts are also caused as a result of health conditions. If you experience symptoms that are indicative of imbalanced health then please take actions to overcome these, else health issues if they persist will result in mental burnouts as well.

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. Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands.

Coping strategies: physical self-care (i.e., diet, physical activity, sleep, hobbies), emotional and physical distancing, social and emotional support. Positive coping strategies reduce or buffer the negative effects of work stress on job performance and negative coping strategies increased the negative effects. Specific strategies that you can use to avoid burnout: 1) Work With Purpose. Do you feel that your career has a deeper purpose, other than just earning a paycheck? 2) Perform a Job Analysis. 3) Take Control. 4) Exercise Regularly. 5) Learn to Manage Stress. 6) “Give" to Others.

Coping with burnouts would require you to take actions, take time off, attend to your health, delegate your work and contemplate a vacation. Remember to choose your options wisely and have transparent discussions with your team, be vulnerable to seek support.

A workplace that promotes employee wellness and health is a basic requirement today. Employee burnouts should be concerning to employers as much as it should be to the individual. Create an environment that is psychologically safe for employees to be vocal pro-actively and seek assistance from the available options in the company.