Burnout at Work

Signs of a stressful work environment

Stressful working conditions can take a toll on both your physical and mental well-being. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope with the stress of your current workplace situation, it’s important to identify the root cause.

There could be a number of factors that contribute to a negative workplace perception, and it’s not always a professional cause. Ask these questions to find out if a career change might be on the horizon.

1. Are you constantly exhausted or sleep-deprived?
2. Is your mental or physical health being compromised?
3. Did you used to love your job, but don’t enjoy it anymore?
4. Have problems at home increased?

Learn more about the common causes of a stressful work environment in this quick read.

Recovering from burnout

Recognizing the signs of burnout is necessary when taking steps toward recovery. Sometimes taking a few days off of work and focusing on your well-being is enough. Other times recovery can be as simple as listening to music, going for a walk, or spending time with a loved one.

Use this quick 3-step guide to getting back to your best self:

• Give yourself permission to rest and let go of any guilt or anxiety you may have about taking time off or reducing your workload, even if temporarily.
• Set realistic goals that you can accomplish within a certain time frame. It can be helpful to break down larger tasks into small, manageable ones.
• Prioritize self-care and stress management methods to keep yourself balanced.

When you’re ready to dive back into work at full steam, start with small steps and set boundaries to avoid overworking yourself all over again.

Read more about some recovery tips here .

Burnout prevention for the workplace

Burnout can be a serious issue for employees and employers alike. It can cause employees to become disengaged, unproductive, and often lead to high turnover rates. Fortunately, there are steps employers can take to help prevent burnout in the workplace.

Five key steps employers can take include:

1. Embracing humor and allowing ways to defuse tension and workplace stress
2. Providing flexibility in work hours for recovery breaks and productivity boosts
3. Offering regular feedback and recognition for those high performers putting in the work
4. Providing resources to manage stress and team building exercises to keep up morale
5. Addressing workload issues through thorough communication and openness

When businesses capitalize on their company culture by helping professionals thrive in their work environment, retention and recruitment efforts double as well.

Find out more about these steps to prevent burnout in the workplace in this article .

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