Job burnout: How to spot it and take action

Job burnout is a special type of work-related stress — a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity. Whatever the cause, job burnout can affect your physical and mental health. Consider how to know if you've got job burnout and what you can do about it.

Job burnout can result from various factors, including:

Lack of control: An inability to influence decisions that affect your jobs — such as your schedule, assignments, or workload — could lead to job burnout.

Unclear job expectations: If you're unclear about your job description or what your team lead or mates expect from you, you're not likely to feel comfortable at work.

Dysfunctional workplace dynamics: If you work with an office bully, or you feel undermined by colleagues or your boss micromanages your work, this will contribute to job stress.

Monotonous job activities: When a job is monotonous or chaotic, you need constant energy to remain focused — which can lead to fatigue and job burnout.

Work-life imbalance: If your work takes up so much of your time and effort that you don't have the energy to spend time with your family and friends, you might burn out quickly.

How To Get Over A Job Burnout Without Quitting

 

 

• Take a Break: If you can, take a leave off work. Take some time to rest and burn off the stress.
• Speak to Your Boss: Discuss specific concerns with your supervisor. Maybe you can work together to change expectations or reach compromises or solutions.
• Prioritize Your Tasks: There is so much you can accomplish within a given time; especially if you are keen on throwing in the kind of input that guarantees results.
• Get some sleep: Sleep restores well-being and helps protect your health.