Burnout. Take Care of Your Engine

What?Emotional and physical exhaustionDoes not occur overnight“You can only burn out if you’ve been alight”

Why?

● Work-related causes● Personal causes● Work-life IMbalance

Work-related Causes

● Not SMART Goals ● Vague Expectations

“Unclear goals never allow to get to done”

Excessive Workload

Being Constantly Alert

Requirements exceed resources

Lack of Recognition and Control.Monotonous Work

● Lack of freedom of choice

● No feedback

● No opportunity to realize your potential

Poor Communication at Workplace

Lack of Support

Frequent Conflicts

Symptoms

‘I’m tired’‘I worry about my job’‘Why bother?’‘Leave me alone!’

Treatment

● know your impact on the company● feelings of control● bring challenge and variety ● timely feedback and reward● take breaks● change of activity● leave work at work

Check yourself

The job burnout quiz:http://stress.about.com/library/burnout/bl_job_burnout_quiz.htm

Recharge your battery:)

Thank you!