Are You Having A Burnout?

Burnout is a state of physical, mental and emotional (spiritual) exhaustion. Left untreated, it can lead to long term health problems. If you are experiencing the symptoms below, there is a high chance that you are having a burnout.

Specific symptoms of burnout include:

• Having a negative and critical attitude at work.
• Dreading going into work, and wanting to leave once you're there.
• Having low energy, and little interest at work.
• Having trouble sleeping.
• Being absent from work a lot.
• Having feelings of emptiness.
• Experiencing physical complaints such as headaches, illness, or backache.
• Being irritated easily by team members or clients.
• Having thoughts that your work doesn't have meaning or make a difference.
• Pulling away emotionally from your colleagues or clients.
• Feeling that your work and contribution goes unrecognized.
• Blaming others for your mistakes.
• Thinking of quitting work, or changing roles.

If you are experiencing several of these symptoms, you need to seek assistance immediately. Seek someone you trust, a mentor or coach and take actions to reduce your burnout before it gets worse.