The Entrepreneur writes about the signs of burning out, possible with any kind of job in today's fast-paced working environment. Following new research conducted by the American Psychological Association and the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago reports that as many as 48 % of Americans experienced increased stress over the past 5 years, while as many as
53 % say work leaves them "overtired and overwhelmed."
Most common signs of burning out include:
1. Health problems, both physical and mental health. These signs could include but are not limited to back pain, depression, heart disease, obesity, or you’re just getting sick a lot.
2. Cognitive difficulties associated with high levels of stress. Stress affects the part of the brain, which can cause problems with memory, decision-making, emotional control and focus.
3. Difficulty with work and personal relationships. Stress makes makes many people more likely to snap at others, lose their cool, and get involved in silly, unnecessary conflicts. Others are more inclined to withdraw and avoid people they care about.
4. Taking your work home with you. This means that you can't stop thinking about work when you're at home.
5. Fatigue. The hallmarks of burnout fatigue are waking up with no energy after a good night’s sleep, drinking large amounts of caffeine to get you through the day, or having trouble staying awake at work.
6. Negativity. If you find yourself focusing on the down side of situations, judging others and feeling cynical, it’s clear that negativity has taken hold and it’s time for you to do something about it.
7. Decreased satisfaction. Burnout almost always leads to a nagging sense of dissatisfaction. Projects and people that used to get you excited no longer do so.
8. Losing your motivation. In a burnout state, you struggle to find the motivation to get the job done. You may complete tasks, and even complete them well, but the motivation that used to drive you is gone.
9. Performance issues. People who burn out are often high achievers, so when their performance begins to slip, others don’t always notice. It’s crucial to monitor your slippage.
10. Poor self-care. When you experience burnout, your self-control wanes and you find yourself succumbing to temptations more easily. T
Read the full article for more information on how to fight the burn-out.
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