What does it mean to feel burned out?
Do you feel burned out because of work? Do you feel worn out? A feeling of not being able to do anything? And maybe completely paralyzed? Even though you may know that you “should” be happy with your life, everything just feels indifferent?
Then you've come to the right place. I want to help you gain insight into why you feel the way you do. You're far from the only one who experiences burnout from your job.
In today's performance-driven society, it can be difficult to avoid stress and the feeling of being exhausted both physically and mentally. These feelings can develop into burnout, which typically occurs in relation to work and career. It is a condition that can affect all career paths . Therefore, it is important to understand what it is and why it occurs in order to prevent and treat it.
In this article, I will review the symptoms of burnout. I will give you 6 good tips on what you can do when you feel burned out, so that you can rediscover work satisfaction and energy in your (work) life.
Burnout is work-related stress. It is a condition described as a feeling of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that can affect everything from your ability to do your job to your daily interactions with other people.
While burnout can affect all career paths and levels, some industries and job types experience it more often than others. For example, people in the service or healthcare industries often experience high levels of work-related stress due to the high level of complaints and demands from customers, clients, and patients. Furthermore, overwork and a poor work-life balance can also lead to burnout to a similar extent.
The longer you expose yourself to stress and burnout, the more likely it is that it will lead to depression if allowed to continue. But luckily, you can do something about it before it gets that far.
When you feel burned out, it means that you have experienced emotional stress in your work life for too long, where you have not had sufficient resources or influence to handle the stress. In short, burnout is when you have experienced long-term stress symptoms.
Several factors can contribute to burnout in relation to work and career. I will address the most common reasons that my clients experience when they come to me.
A stressful work environment can be harmful to both your physical and mental health. The work environment can affect your sense of security, safety and calm at work. Which in turn can result in higher levels of stress and burnout. High demands and expectations for your performance at work can also lead to you being drained of energy and feeling overwhelmed.
Conflicts at work with colleagues or with management can lead to a feeling of insecurity. It eats away at your self-confidence and self-esteem and gives you a feeling of being wrong. If the conflicts are not resolved, it can lead to a lasting feeling of frustration and dissatisfaction.