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What do you do if you're experiencing burnout and need to manage it using active listening skills?

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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. As the stress continues, you begin to lose the interest and motivation that led you to take on a certain role in the first place. If you're experiencing burnout and are looking for ways to manage it, honing your active listening skills can be a transformative strategy. Active listening involves fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and then remembering what is being said. This can be a powerful tool for not only improving your interpersonal communication but also for managing the symptoms of burnout.

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1 Recognize Signs

Recognizing the signs of burnout is the critical first step in managing it. You might feel a sense of detachment, a lack of accomplishment, or chronic fatigue. When you're in conversations, you may find your mind wandering or react irritably to colleagues or loved ones. This is where active listening can help. By focusing on the speaker and the message, you engage parts of your brain that might have been on autopilot. This shift in focus can alleviate some of the mental fog that comes with burnout, as it requires you to be present and in the moment, rather than ruminating on stressors.

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Shhelley B Bhattacharjee

Senior Consultant & Educational Partnerships Leader | Pre-Sales | Corporate Learning & PR | Business Growth
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Firstly, it's important to acknowledge your emotions and chat with someone you trust about them. To practice active listening, just focus on the speaker, show that you understand what they're saying, and ask questions if needed. By actively listening, you can gain new insights and learn effective ways to handle burnout. This will eventually help you feel better over time. You've got this!

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2 Set Boundaries

Setting boundaries is essential in preventing and managing burnout. This means learning to say no and recognizing when you have reached your limits. Use active listening when communicating your boundaries to others. By paying careful attention to your own needs and articulately expressing them, you ensure that your message is clear. Reflect back on what others say to confirm understanding. This two-way active listening ensures that your boundaries are respected and that you're not taking on more than you can handle.

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3 Seek Support

Seeking support from others can be a lifeline when dealing with burnout. Engage in conversations with friends, family, or a professional who can offer a fresh perspective. Practice active listening by being fully present and open to their insights without judgment. This not only helps build stronger relationships but also allows you to gain new ideas on how to cope with your situation. Remember, it's not just about being heard, but also about hearing others, which can sometimes provide the comfort or solutions you need.

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4 Practice Self-care

Self-care is an indispensable part of managing burnout, and active listening can enhance this practice. Listen to your body and mind. What are they telling you? Maybe you need more rest, better nutrition, or just time to relax. When discussing self-care strategies with others, use active listening to truly absorb their advice and experiences. This can help you discover new methods of self-care that you might not have considered otherwise.

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Alicia M.

DE&I Advocate | Certified Leadership Coach | EQ Practitioner | COR.E Wellbeing Specialist | Facilitator | Sales Executive
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A couple of years ago, I personally experienced burnout. My daily weather forecast was cloudy with a chance of brain fog! The words would be right at the tip of my tongue, but took minutes to communicate. I was so fatigued and irritated by the smallest things. Additionally, I would start a task and it would take me forever to complete. One day driving to an appointment, it hit me that this was not normal. I began to actively listen to what my body was telling me. I made an appointment with my primary care physician to better understand my needs. I also took some time off from work, so that I could literally catch my breath and do nothing! Meditation, journaling, exercise and taking better vitamins helped tremendously. Tune into your body.

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Lynette Danylchuk

President, ISSTD 2015, ISSTD Lifetime Achievement Award, 2019
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You need to come to this work out of your fullness, so replenishing yourself needs to be a priority. Notice when your energy flags, and your ability to connect to others weakens. Those are signs that you need to attend to yourself - rest, connect, go and do the things that refresh and energize you. Recharge your own batteries when you feel that 'red light' feeling of your own energy below what you need in order to continue.

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5 Reflect Regularly

Reflection is a powerful tool for combating burnout. Take time to reflect on your experiences, feelings, and reactions. Use active listening techniques on yourself; listen to your inner dialogue. What is it telling you about your needs and desires? By actively listening to your own thoughts and emotions, you can identify patterns that contribute to burnout and take steps to change them.

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6 Enact Change

Finally, enact change based on what you've learned from active listening. If conversations have revealed that certain tasks or relationships are draining you, consider how you can adjust them or let them go. Active listening might also highlight areas where you need more control or where your skills could be better utilized. Taking action based on these insights can lead to significant improvements in your overall well-being and help you manage burnout effectively.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Mary F.

Psychotherapist
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Make sure you have an agreement regarding boundaries in place for any practice of active listening, whether it a client or a friend. Practitioners and friends who tell others they can call whenever they want are setting themselves up for burnout. Active listening takes an intense amount of focus and concentration if it’s done properly. It’s the opposite of suggesting, advising or solving. In my opinion, it’s impossible to do unless there’s a clear statement of how much time you have available. If you offer it in unlimited amounts, your emotional reserves will inevitably become totally depleted.

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1 Recognize Signs

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1 Recognize Signs

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4 Practice Self-care

5 Reflect Regularly

6 Enact Change

7 Here’s what else to consider

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