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What do you do if you've lost your passion for your career due to burnout?

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Feeling burnt out and losing passion for your career can be a deeply unsettling experience. It's like the flame that once drove your ambition and excitement has been smothered, leaving you feeling exhausted, indifferent, or even hopeless about the work you once loved. 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.

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Gargi Biswas

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1 Recognize Signs

The first step in addressing burnout is to recognize the signs. You might feel constantly tired, lack enthusiasm for your job, or struggle with feelings of ineffectiveness. Emotional intelligence (EI) plays a crucial role here; it involves being aware of and managing your own emotions. By tuning into your feelings, you can acknowledge the emotional exhaustion and reduced performance that are hallmarks of burnout. This self-awareness is a critical component of EI and is essential for taking the next steps towards recovery.

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Gargi Biswas

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Recognizing the signs of burnout is the first step. These can include chronic fatigue, disillusionment, irritability, decreased productivity, and a sense of ineffectiveness. It's crucial to acknowledge how you're feeling. Burnout doesn't happen overnight, and its resolution won't be instantaneous either. I always found writing down the current emotional state on a piece of paper to be very useful. It is important to let go of fear or people's opinions (FOPO). In my personal case, letting go of what people think of me and focusing on what I think of myself and what I would like to think about myself has been transformational.

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Rahul Chatterjee

Best Selling Author II Head Learning and Organisational Development - HR at BSS Microfinance Ltd.
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If burnout has dampened your career passion, prioritize self-care. Take a break to recharge and gain perspective. Reflect on what initially sparked your interest and explore new ways to reignite it. Set boundaries to manage workload and stress effectively. Seek support from mentors, peers, or professional counselors. Consider transitioning to a different role or industry if necessary. Engage in hobbies and activities outside of work to rediscover passions. Remember, addressing burnout is crucial for long-term career satisfaction and well-being.

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2 Seek Support

Once you've acknowledged your burnout, it's important to seek support. This could mean talking to a trusted friend, a mentor, or a mental health professional. Emotional intelligence involves not only recognizing your own emotions but also navigating interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. By reaching out, you're employing your EI to help manage your stress and gain perspective from others who might have experienced similar feelings or who can provide emotional support and practical advice.

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3 Set Boundaries

Setting boundaries is a key aspect of maintaining your emotional health. Determine what aspects of your job are causing the most stress and see if there are ways to reduce the pressure. This might involve delegating tasks, saying no to additional responsibilities, or carving out time in your schedule for breaks and relaxation. Emotional intelligence includes self-regulation, which is the ability to control or redirect disruptive impulses and moods, and the propensity to suspend judgment to think before acting.

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4 Rediscover Passion

Rediscovering your passion after burnout involves a mix of reflection and action. Consider what drew you to your career initially and what has changed since then. Sometimes, reconnecting with the core values and interests that define your professional identity can reignite passion. Emotional intelligence can help you navigate through this process by allowing you to reflect on your emotions and motivations, and by helping you communicate your needs and aspirations effectively to others.

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5 Explore Alternatives

If your current career path no longer brings you joy or satisfaction, exploring alternatives can be a healthy way to cope with burnout. This could mean considering a different role within your field, learning new skills for a career change, or even taking a sabbatical to gain clarity about what you truly want. Your emotional intelligence will aid you in making these decisions by helping you understand your strengths and weaknesses, as well as by guiding you through the emotional aspects of such a significant change.

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6 Prioritize Self-Care

Finally, prioritizing self-care is crucial in overcoming burnout. This means taking time for yourself to rest, engage in activities that you enjoy, and look after your physical health. Emotional intelligence involves not only recognizing and understanding your emotions but also managing them. By practicing self-care, you're taking active steps to manage stress and restore your energy levels, which is vital for reigniting your passion for your career.

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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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Abhijit Dass

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It will be good to remind yourself that if passion is intact, then a burnout will only drain away the physical energy. The mental drive off course will be inflicted since it needs physical energy to become complete in capacities to deliver. Mental energy and agreements are a bit more overpowering compared to the strengths in physical energy, when deciding actions to choose. Hence, when inflicted by burnouts choose strategies (delegate, collaborate, improve efficiencies, seek expert opinion ...) to balance the load and achieve an equilibrium where the mind has sufficient physical energy at hand to put things in action.

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