Specifically, it is a psychological disorder linked to stress and the work context, and it seems to spread over time with characteristics such as high demotivation, difficulty concentrating, and also great physical and mental fatigue.
All the factors of “burnout” contribute to reducing productivity, motivation, work performance, and moreover deteriorate relationships and communication between staff; it also has an impact on physical and psychological balance, and can affect self-esteem, emotional well-being, and the ability to enjoy life.
To overcome this syndrome, it is vital to accept what is happening, and also the vulnerability it implies, in order to be able to have control of the situation, secondly, it will be necessary to find out the causes, and after these two phases you can try to combat the symptoms, according to the experts at TherapyChat, these tips can help a lot:
- Set clear boundaries at work.
- Learn to delegate and share responsibilities.
- Adjust expectations with reality.
- Turn rest hours into an ally.
- Ask for help if necessary.
Another action that can also be taken is to prevent the appearance of “burnout”, therefore there are some psychological resources that can help to do this:
- Be aware of your own capabilities.
- Learn to prioritize.
- Dedicate time to your own well-being.
- Learn to manage stress.
- Create a balance between work and personal life.