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If you are worried about burning out in your job, you aren\u2019t alone. Statistics show that the impact of job stress and the lingering effects of the pandemic are causing a surge in burnout among employees on the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burnout is not all in your head, either.  Burnout is listed as an occupational phenomenon in the newest International Classification of Diseases, according to the World Health Organization<\/a>. And according to a recent Deloitte survey<\/a>, 77 percent of respondents say they have experienced employee burnout at their current job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But burnout doesn\u2019t have to be inevitable. Here are ways to combat, prevent and treat the problem, so you stay healthy, happy and engaged in your career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Bend before you break<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The adage an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure applies to burnout. The \u201chustle culture\u201d mentality of pushing through fatigue can drive people into only taking a break only after it is desperately needed – which can be too little and too late. Taking more frequent breaks – a vacation or even keeping evenings free – can help prevent greater burnout and setbacks in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Manage expectations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Saying yes to projects and opportunities at work is necessary, but continuing to add to your plate is a recipe to make your entire output suffer. Knowing when you are approaching capacity will help you manage expectations. Then when requests are incoming, you can better articulate your need for assistance, prioritization or when certain projects just need to wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Avoid multitasking<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We may think we\u2019re accomplishing more when we\u2019re juggling multiple tasks simultaneously. In fact, research shows that multitasking is an illusion that comes from \u201ctasking switching\u201d rapidly. This often produces poor outcomes, drains mental reserves and makes projects end up taking longer. Multitasking means that we\u2019re doing multiple things subpar, when monotasking will usually get things done quicker and more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Schedule downtime<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In today\u2019s work world, there\u2019s almost always \u201cone more thing\u201d you can do, one item to check off your list, one more email to check. This \u201calways on\u201d mentality can wear on you over time and drain your mental and physical reserves. Setting boundaries is important to maintain your focus – which means knowing when to close your laptop or put away your phone. There are multiple ways to do this, including scheduling downtime as an appointment on your work calendar, turning your phone on sleep or silent mode, or just putting your work tools away in another room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Find outside hobbies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now when you have downtime, it\u2019s important to fill that time with things you enjoy \u2013 not just think about more work. Pick up or return to a hobby, give yourself permission to have fun and socialize with others. This may seem basic, but when you\u2019re on the edge of burnout it\u2019s easy to forget these elements that give you energy, fulfillment and renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burnout is defined by persistence \u2013\u2013 it\u2019s a problem that doesn\u2019t go away easily. \u201cAnother test is to take a day of rest,\u201d said Robert Bogue, president of AvailTek LLC and co-author of Extinguish Burnout: A Practical Guide to Prevention and Recovery<\/em>. \u201cIf you rest and feel recharged the next day, then it\u2019s probably not burnout. Burnout persists even after you take a break.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burnout doesn\u2019t happen in a day, and it can\u2019t be repaired in a day. For this reason, it\u2019s important to be consistent with the above tips to keep burnout at bay.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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