Job Burnout Signs: Symptoms of Work-Related Stress And What to Do About Them
While it may not be realistic to ‘flip a switch’ and forget about work the moment you leave the office, it's a problem if your mind is occupied by it all the time. Here's how to know if you are experiencing job burnout.
Raise your hands if you had a bad day at work, your performance was lacklusture, you were not focussed and were tired at the end of the day. You are not alone. Job burnout is a common syndrome which results from chronic workplace stress. While job burnout can affect your mental and physical well-being, it is not classified as a medical condition. The burnout syndrome is characterised by feelings of cynicism related to the job, energy depletion and reduced professional efficacy. Go through this rundown to find out what's getting to you long before you are fried.
You Are Unhappy With the Management
Do you think that a less-deserving someone won the 'Employee of the Year Award' or do you think a co-worker with the same KRAs work more than you? Workplaces that are unfair breed burnout. It is normal for your spirits to be drained when others are promoted and you are ignored even after giving your best shot. Instead of just getting upset and constantly thinking of a job switch, the best idea is to ask your supervisor what specific achievements would it need for you to get the appreciation and the raise you deserve. Burnout Due to Work NOT Medical Issue But Occupational Phenomenon, Clarifies WHO; Signs & Symptoms That Say ‘You Need a Break!’
You Are Connected 24*7
It is natural to feel burned out when your phone is constantly pinging with messages and e-mails. Smartphones may have made our lives easier but before they came into the picture, leaving work at the office was a default. But, now we are technically carrying our office in our pockets all the time. According to experts, you must reduce the brightness of your phone, to ease the compulsion to check your smartphone. Your brain likes to respond to colour. So if you dull it, you may just work your way to stress-free work life.
Your Job Is Your Identity
Another common culprit of burnout is your fundamental relationship with work. If you derive all your self-worth and satisfaction from work, you are likely to experience burnout. Yes, it is good to be passionate about your work, but building your identity around it may not be a good thing. Try exploring new ways to define yourself. Join a hobby class that is personally satisfying and challenging. Job Strain Can Lead to Depression, Says Study.
You Cannot Manage Your Workload
Not being able to optimise your workload or control your schedule can be a bring contributor to burnout feelings like exhaustion and inefficacy. Scheduling your workday can help reduce burnout. If you feel that you have too much workload, simply saying "no" to work requests can make you feel empowered. Make a to-do-list of what you control. You do not have to be the jack of all trades, simply complete activities that you can do best. This will give you a lot of job satisfaction. Stressed Due to Work? Six Ways to Balance Your Personal and Professional life.
Finally, an unsatisfying or tedious job can crumble your sense of worth. So instead of wasting your nine hours doing something you do not enjoy, find out what interests you most and build your career in it. If you crafting your career out of your passion is not an option, focus on the areas that you enjoy most about your job.
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