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Possible causes of burnout
- Lack of flexibility: Not having the power to decide on the schedule, workload and number of tasks can lead to mental exhaustion.
- Unclear objectives: The uncertainty of not knowing what your direct superiors or colleagues expect from you can cause discomfort and stress.
- Toxic work environment: A co-worker who bullies others (or you), or a boss who unnecessarily interferes with what you do can be both mentally and physically draining.
- Very monotonous or changing work: When you do the same thing every day or, on the contrary, your work is constantly changing, it is difficult to maintain your concentration and, in the long run, this causes mental fatigue and weariness.
- Lack of support at work: Without people who can give you physical or emotional support in your tasks, the workload is likely to become heavier.
- Work-life imbalance: You are likely to 'burn out' faster if you don't have time to get together with the people you love and who support you emotionally.
What are the symptoms of burnout?
"Employees who develop burnout are often chronically exposed to factors such as a lack of decision-making control, poor recognition, low pay, a toxic work environment, or personal values that do not align with those of the job."
- Christina Maslach, researcher at the University of California.
How can we avoid it?
What can companies do about it?
Try to respect your work schedule as much as possible. There may be days when you skip lunch or stay an extra hour or two at work, but don't make it a recurring habit. If you work remotely, delimit your work space and your rest area to help your mind separate the two.
Overloading yourself with tasks or trying to be multitasking will not make you a more productive person. On the contrary, it will overwhelm you and in the end you will feel like your day is spent doing nothing. Focus on one thing at a time according to your priorities. With this, you will decrease the anxiety of seeing things unfinished and you will feel satisfaction when you see the work finished.
Sometimes, breaks are necessary to clear your mind and find clarity to solve problems. You can practice breathing exercises, stretch with active pause routines or simply stop for a moment to make yourself a cup of coffee. Five minutes of rest is something you deserve to get momentum and keep going.
Getting to know our colleagues inside and outside the workplace helps create a good working environment, fosters team bonding and gives us support (albeit emotional) to face complicated moments, even on a personal level.
There are good days and not so good days, and you need to recognize that. Acknowledge your effort, applaud your achievements and accept that you can make mistakes. Just remember to take care of your body with healthy habits and your mind with proper rest.
43% of professionals in Spain claim to feel burnout, while 70% consider that their feeling of exhaustion has increased since the beginning of the pandemic.
Source: HAYS 2022 Labor Market Guide.
Consequences of not paying attention to burnout
- Excessive stress
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- Possible alcohol or substance abuse
- Cardiovascular problems
- High blood pressure
- Type 2 diabetes
- Low defenses against any disease
Work is part of our daily life, and finding a balance between it and our personal life is essential to take care of our health, both physical and mental. Our well-being will help us feel at ease at work. Remember: work to live, not live to work.
