How a leader can overcome professional burnout / Photo by Škoda
In today's world, burnout has become a common problem that affects the physical and mental state of managers, in particular. For businesses, this is a big problem, so you need to be able to deal with it.
Burnout is not fatigue after a hard day. It is a state when a person no longer feels satisfied with their work and has no energy to do it. In the future, this can lead to dismissal or closing their own business, writes Kyivstar Business Hub.
Business 24, together with Škoda , tells how to detect burnout, prevent this condition, and fight it if it does occur.
How to understand what burnout is and why it occurs?
Recognizing the first signs of burnout can be difficult, as we often mistake them for stress. The following signs, in particular, may indicate that burnout is approaching:
- every day is perceived by you as bad;
- putting in the effort at work or in your personal life seems like a complete waste of energy;
- you constantly feel exhausted;
- you devote most of the day to tasks that are either excessively boring for you or, conversely, overwhelming in their complexity;
- you feel that nothing you do is meaningful and that your efforts are not appreciated.
But you should be careful: the manifestations of this syndrome may look different in different people.
Professional burnout occurs due to prolonged stress and overwork / photo Pexels
The reasons for this may be different:
- Excessive workload. Constant deadlines, high workloads, inability to delegate tasks to employees, and high expectations can cause burnout.
- Monotony. Routine tasks without opportunities for growth or creativity are emotionally draining.
- Environment: Lack of support from colleagues increases the risk of burnout.
- Work-life imbalance. Constantly busy without time for rest and personal interests leads to a loss of balance.
How to overcome burnout?
If you can't prevent burnout at work, try to deal with it as soon as possible. Doctors recommend taking several steps to do this.
- Identify the problem. If you are experiencing the symptoms described above, it is important to recognize that it may be burnout.
- Communication: Discuss your feelings with colleagues or friends. This may help you find support or a solution to the problem.
- Work-life balance. Learn to plan your day so that you have time for rest and personal interests.
- Change of scenery. Sometimes even a short break or change of environment helps to restore strength.
- Physical activity: Exercise helps relieve stress and improve mood.
- Professional help. If the situation does not improve, consulting a psychologist or psychotherapist can be an important step.
A manager with professional burnout needs rest and support / photo by Pexels
Škoda Kodiaq – also self-care
In the fight against professional burnout, all methods of taking care of yourself and your health are important. The right car, like the Škoda Kodiaq , is also part of taking care of yourself:
- modern, dynamic design that looks solid and premium;
- spacious interior with the ability to accommodate up to 7 people – ideal for family and travel;
- advanced technologies: large multimedia display, digital instrument panel, convenient control;
- high level of comfort: three-zone climate control, high-quality materials, well-thought-out ergonomics;
- advanced safety systems and driver assistants.
Škoda Kodiaq is your new dimension of comfort, self-care and the right balance.