6 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Burnout at Work
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion, often brought about because of excessive or prolonged stress. It can happen when a person is feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained and unable to meet the constant demands of their job or life in general. If the stress is allowed to continue, you’ll lose interest and motivation. Your productivity is reduced, and your energy is sapped, leaving you feeling helpless, hopeless, resentful, and cynical. It can affect all areas of your life, including work, relationships and social life. Thankfully, burnout can be prevented. Here are six ways you can reduce the likelihood of it happening to you. Believe in Yourself Believing in yourself is called self-efficacy. It’s a belief in your own ability to accomplish your own meaningful goals and tasks. People with higher levels of self-efficacy tend to be less stressed in challenging situations. If a person believes they can cope in a certain situation it becomes les...