Burnout is a term that has gained popularity recently and is frequently linked to the stress and strain of contemporary work life, but did you know that the idea of burnout has a long history and has an impact that … Read more
Does stress inevitably lead to burnout?
We all experience stress in our daily lives every now and then – not necessarily only in our work environment. It can be stressful to have an ill family member, to raise a child, to have exams upcoming in school … Read more
Burnout’s Five Stages
Burnout’s Five Stages
Since the American psychologist, Herbert Freudenberger described burnout syndrome first in the 1970s, further research has been done and it shows that burnout does not happen suddenly, rather it occurs in different stages. Each stage is characterized … Read more
6 ways to kill the burnout flames
Burnout is more than simply feeling stressed or overworked at work. We feel extremely exhausted, both physically and mentally, which barely allows us to keep functioning. Thus, causing many harmful health concerns as well as reducing our professional efficacy.
The … Read more
What is emotional burnout?
As time progresses the idea of burnout is being drilled into our heads as awareness is being raised. Nowadays, employers are being made aware of how employees who are burnt out are less productive and hence it is more beneficial … Read more
Can school cause burnout?
In terms of a student’s academic and social development, college life is regarded as important. While college students gain opportunities for learning, maturation, change, and development during their studies, they may also encounter issues with their ability to balance their … Read more
Are you burning out or simply just stressed? Part 2
In Part one of this blog, we discussed some of warning signals to help determine if you are burning out or stressed:
- Your passion fades
- You feel numb
- You can’t think straight
- Self-medicating
- You are always tired
- Little things make
My Burnout is My Own Fault
Who can I blame for my burnout? Am I to blame myself because my mental health is my own responsibility? Am I to blame stress and work pressure for making my life a living hell? Maybe my superior for normalizing … Read more
Burnout Among Medical Professionals
Have you ever caught yourself thinking that doctors and nurses don’t get sick like their patients? Well, you would not be the only one with the assumption that physicians and nurses should know about health risks and therefore get less … Read more