Is work stealing your happiness?

Did you know that over 95% of people remain oblivious to the roots of their burnout?

TODAY’s TOPIC

• What is burnout

• Types of burnout (with root cause)

• How to address them

WHAT

Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, & often physical exhaustion caused by prolonged or repeated stress. It’s commonly associated with work but can also occur in other areas of life such as caretaking, relationships etc.

Key signs of burnout are:

1. Fatigue: Feeling constantly tired or drained.

2. Cynicism: Developing a negative or detached attitude towards your job or responsibilities.

3. Reduced performance: Struggling to complete tasks that were once manageable.

TYPES OF BURNOUT & ADDRESSING THEM

Here are THREE types you need to know:

𝟭. 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘁:

↳ Are ambition and workload driving you to exhaustion?

↳ Remember, constant stress isn't a badge of honor—it's a call for balance.

𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰:

→ Introduce mindfulness into your routine & cultivate self-awareness.

→ Reflect on who you're trying to impress by overworking.

𝟮. 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘁:

↳ Does your work leave you uninspired?

↳ Your potential deserves growth. Seek what fuels your passion.

𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰:

→ To make work more engaging & meaningful, try ‘job crafting’.

→ According to HBR, ‘job crafting’ comprises of 3 things:

a. Task crafting: Altering the type, scope, sequence, & number of tasks that make up the job.

b. Relationship crafting: Altering who one interacts with during the workday.

c. Cognitive crafting: Mindfully altering the way tasks and/ or work is interpreted so it feels more meaningful.

𝟯. 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘁:

↳ Feeling unsupported and overwhelmed?

↳ It’s not a reflection of your abilities. Advocate for the resources you need to succeed.

𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰:

→ Work towards setting boundaries and learn to say ‘no’. Having an accountability partner helps.

→ Ask for adequate support at work and at home. More importantly, seek professional help when needed.

Sources:

• HBR article: 3 Types of burnout by Melody Wilding

• Headspace article: How to deal with burnout

Understanding your burnout is crucial for decisive action. Which one hits home for you?

Until next week,

Jaspreet