Do you know what “burnout” is?

"Burnout" is the syndrome of the burned-out worker, and affects approximately 30% of professionals in Spain, according to the 2022 Hays labor market guide, so it has become one of the most common occupational illnesses, which is why in this post we want to explain how we can combat and prevent it.

4/3/2023

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.
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And to end this post, we would like to comment that time management is also a very important point in preventing and combating "burnout", since it involves controlling situations and reducing stress and anxiety, and this can be achieved easily and simply with our workday registration and project management system: Timenet.

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