Revitalizing Fatigued Employees

Dr. Dionne Kress

D.M.Kress, LLC~ Performance Exceeding Possibility

LESSON 1: Definition of Job Burnout; What to look for

Behavior changes

Physical signs

Emotional signs

Stress vs. Burnout

LESSON 2: Dealing with Burnout: The three “R’s”

Recognize

Reverse

Resilience

LESSON 3: Job Burnout Prevention Plan

Coping with Job Burnout

Six Strategies for Success


What is meant by job burnout

Signs, symptoms, and causes

Difference between stress and burnout

Coping strategies for you and your employees

How to re-motivate yourself and your

employees


What we Know

•Direct relationship of physical and mental health and success.

•Professionals are faced with complex environments, high stress, and decision making.

•These factors impede a professionals ability maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

D.M.Kress, LLC ~ Performance Exceeding Possibility

LESSON 1

Burnout is a prolonged stress response affecting your Emotional, Mental, and Physical state.

Begins with feelings of being overwhelmed and unable to meet constant demands.

Lost interest and motivation to continue in your role.


Burnout Stress

Characterized by Disengagement

Blunted Emotions

Helplessness & Hopelessness

Loss of motivation

Primary damage is emotional

May make life seem not worth living

Characterized by over engagement

Over reactive emotions

Urgency & Hyperactivity Loss of energy Primary damage is physical

May cause premature death


Excessive Work Load

Lack of Personal Control

Lack of Recognition

Role Ambiguity

Limited Career Advancement & Opportunities

Conflict

Poor Leadership


Burnout effects your personal and professional life, social life and home environment.

Burnout can create long-term changes in

your physical body making you more susceptible to colds, flu, and other illnesses.

Deal with BURNOUT right away do not let it linger on making you feel worse and worse over time.


Are you Bored?

Are you Overloaded?

Are you Unappreciated?

Does dragging yourself out of bed in the morning feel like an act of Hercules?


Physical

Emotional

Behavioral


Every day is a BAD day.

You feel exhausted ALL the time.

Caring about work and your personal life feels like a waste of energy.

Your day feels full of mind numbing, mundane,

tasks.

You feel like nothing you do makes a difference and you are not appreciated.


Feeling tired and drained

Feeling sick, lowered immunity

Frequent headaches, back pain,

muscles aches

Change in appetite and sleep habits


Should have….Good eating habits

Should have….Good sleeping habits

Should get….Healthy amounts of exercise (3-4x per week)

Should…Drink lots of water

Should use…Recovery Rituals


… you see, in life lots of people know what to do but few actively do what they know. Knowing is not enough! You must take action (Anthony Robbins)


Feelings of self-doubt and failure

Loss of motivation

Feeling helpless loss and defeated

Detachment; feeling alone in the world

Cynical and negative outlook

Decreased satisfaction and sense of accomplishment


Withdrawing from responsibility

Isolating yourself

Procrastinating

Using food, drugs or alcohol to cope

Taking your frustration out on others

Missing work, coming in late and leaving early


LESSON 2


Recognize

Reverse

Resilience


Work–related causes

Lifestyle causes

Personality contributions


Three Strategies:

1. Slow Down: Rest, Reflect, and Heal

2. Get Support: Engage with friends and family

3. Re-evaluate goals and priorities


Actively address the problem

Clarify your job description

Ask for new duties

Take time off


LESSON 3

The 4 A’s

Avoid the stressor

Alter the stressor

Adapt to the stressor

Accept the stressor


Relaxation Rituals

Healthy Habits

Establish Boundaries

Turn off technology

Express your creativity

Manage Stress


Avoid or minimize overtime

Allow for casual days, special meals, play music in the office

Break up the office routine Dress down day Encourage employees to go outside Have fresh fruit and veggies in the break

room. Allow random vacation days Express interest and ask questions


Healthy ways to relax and recharge

Go for a walk Spend time in nature Call a good friend Sweat out tension with a good workout Write in your journal Take a drive Savor a warm cup of coffee or tea Play with your pet Work in the park Get a massage Read and inspirational book Watch a comedy or favorite movie


Recovery Rituals for the Mind

• Meditation

• Deep breathing

•Leaving the office

•Do something mindless


Emotional Recovery Rituals: Music

Quick walk

Journaling

Relationships

Music and Emotions Exercise


IF AVOIDED: Expenditure of too much energy

Increased frustration

Anxiety

Loss of concentration

More likely to choke under pressure

Life will be not as satisfying and relaxing


ASK YOURSELF…

Are you doing the things you enjoy everyday?


Motivation requires a motive…

As a manager or employee we need an appropriate motive to perform at our best!


“No such thing as staying the same. If you try to stay the same you loose ground to those who are working on improvement” (Coach Haney, 2010)

The mind-set of a great player is that you are either getting better-or getting worse” (Coach Haney, 2010)


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