How do you deal with career burnout and regain motivation?

One thing I found helpful when identifying some of the factors that might be contributing to stress is to draw up two columns or lists: external factors and internal beliefs and feelings. This can provide a way of 'stress testing' the assumptions you may have regarding the way you are currently working, what you think others expect of you, and what you expect of yourself. Identifying themes and patterns can be a constructive way of starting to explore options, and what might be possible. This in turn can support planning manageable steps towards change. It can be useful to seek help with this process, from a friend, a trusted colleague, a mentor or a career coach.

In my experiences with burnout, I have noticed that it is often important to notice the things that I am adding to my life or to my work out of a sense of obligation or from a place of pushing myself to fit into a mold that I no longer actually want to fit. Identifying what motivated my last "growth spurt" and assessing if those things are still relevant to my current needs, wants or goals is a good start.

Never underestimate the power of a good support network in the workplace. A trusting and friendly ear to listen to frustrations, help you process and work through a particularly challenging situation, or just reduce the feelings of isolation through kindness and understanding, can really make the difference and help prevent burnout. Can you find this person via a staff voice or support group? Are there working groups at your organisation in areas you have specialist interests in? Is your workforce unionised, and do you have a staff rep? Does your organisation have a mentoring scheme? Alternatively, look outside of your workplace for networking groups and forums in your occupational area. If there isn't one, could you start one?

Si decidimos comenzar a cuidarnos lograremos una serie de beneficios tales como: - Reduciremos nuestros niveles de estrés. - Nos sentimos mejor al aumentar el estado de ánimo. - Obtenemos mayor confianza en nosotros mismos, dejando atrás los miedos. - Tomaremos mejores decisiones, seremos más creativos. - Aumenta nuestro desempe?o laboral. - Nos adaptamos mejor a nuevos desafíos, siendo más resilientes. - Conectaremos mejor con nuestro interior y las relaciones interpersonales serán más positivas al aumentar la empatía.

You can also organize your workplace and form a union to protect the interests of workers so they are not exposed to burnout-inducing working conditions.

I have noticed that more companies are looking to no longer band-aid this fix this epidemic of burn-out many are experiencing. Putting resources and sustainable structure in place for employees are new investments that go a long way to prevent burn-out. Most of the tips in this article are relevant and useful. However, some of the advice could make someone experiencing burn-out feel like they aren't doing enough to get better, which further downward spirals the suffering from it. Let's keep normalizing talking about burn-out and sharing our different experiences of what helps us heal from it when it happens.

I recommend looking for opportunities in your current organization to apply for and/or participate in special programs or projects in addition to your current duties. This will stretch your comfort zone without the risk of starting a new job with an unfamiliar employer. It can also lead to new connections and further opportunities in your current organization. Ultimately, you may be able to get a new job and keep your current benefits that you have spent so long to earn/accumulate.

Aunque parezcan insignificantes, debemos celebrar siempre nuestros logros. Esto nos ayudará a mantenernos motivados proporcionando la energía necesaria para alcanzar la meta final. Cuando lo celebramos es una manera de agradecer nuestro propio esfuerzo y constancia. Si no reconocemos los logros por muy peque?os que sean puedd provocar desmotivación. Cada paso cuenta y nos hace sentirnos orgullosos, celebrarlo nos aportará un refuerzo mental positivo, aumentando la felicidad y la ganas de seguir creciendo como personas. Siempre hay que celebrar los logros, cada uno elige su manera, el lugar y las personas.

Take time throughout the day to step away from your desk. Take a walk outside and reset. Also, take time off. You are given vacation time for a reason, so use it. You deserve time away from your work.