Workplace burnout is due solely to “chronic workplace stress”.

Characteristics include;

• Feelings of energy depletion
• Exhaustion
• Increased mental distance from one’s job
• Feelings of negativity or cynicism related to one’s job
• Reduced professional efficacy

Science Alert reveals the following:

According to WHO’s own research, burnout occurs when the demands of a job far outweigh the rewards, recognition and times of relaxation.
As a result, workers who are burned out often feel like their ambitions, idealism and sense of worth are slowly being strangled.
The losses from this syndrome are not just financial but will also impact public health
Research has shown that profound emotional exhaustion and negativity brought on by burnout can change a worker’s brain making it harder to deal with stress in the future

If left unrecognised and not addressed, workplace burnout can lead to a higher risk of:

• coronary heart disease
• high cholesterol
• type 2 diabetes
• hospitalisation due to cardiovascular disorders, musculoskeletal pain, prolonged fatigue, headaches, gut issues and respiratory problems

Psychological effects include:

• insomnia
• depression
• use of psychotropic and anti depressant medications
• mental disorders
• psychological ill health

The great news is that if you feel like this could be you, or you are heading towards workplace burnout, THINGS CAN CHANGE!