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August 28, 2018

Burnout is Not Just About the Workplace

Published in: burnout, cnbc.com, employee burnout, Self-care

I was recently approached by my editor at CNBC.com to write a story about how employee burnout is on the rise.

As a contributor to the site’s section Modern Medicine, I’m used to writing interesting and timely stories about health –  but I don’t write much about work issues. But since I like a challenge, I immediately agreed to do the story.

And it didn’t take me long to realize that the word “burnout” is not reserved just for the workplace.

 

Although my story for CNBC is about how to handle burnout in the workplace that results from things like a difficult manager, fellow employees or a poor work environment, burnout can occur as a result of…life itself. Being a high achiever, clocking long hours, not being in control, resenting what you have to do – these are not all relegated to high-powered or demanding jobs.

I’m sure everyone can relate. The complex and stressful issues of everyday life can leave you depleted and anxious.  Just turn on the television (or don’t); drive in traffic and deal with angry and aggressive drivers; wait on hold for customer service and then lose the connection; try to master a seemingly simple digital device and fail; have the same argument over and over with someone you love; deal with a neighbor’s dog’s relentless barking; get caught in a downpour without an umbrella or jacket while wearing suede shoes.

That’s why self-care is so important. Eating right, exercising, de-stressing, doing something you love: these are only a handful of things to help you stay on top of your health and wellness. And since August is Wellness Month, it’s a good reminder to do some things to keep your mental and physical health in check. Carry these tips over to every month of the year, and hopefully the burnout you’re feeling can be extinguished!

 

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  1. Lou says

    August 29, 2018 at 2:33 pm

    You are spot on! The grind of daily life can sometimes be grueling…and I loved your wellness post with great ideas. Thank you for the reminders!!

  2. Irene S. Levine says

    August 30, 2018 at 7:38 pm

    Yes, there are so many source of stress that you need to find ways to adapt and relax.

  3. Emily Susan says

    September 28, 2018 at 2:25 am

    It was helpfull and usefull article. Thank you for writing. keep it up please

    Menopause

  4. Omar H. says

    November 22, 2018 at 11:08 pm

    Thank you for sharing this, Sheryl! All there are great points. Especially in the part wherein, you said self-care is important. You know what, My 2 friends work as a nurse at the same hospital. One of them is stressed and another is not. I often see such a condition. I watched them closely and found that one of them exercise regularly and goes to yoga class and the other one doesn’t. The second is stressed at work and always complains about the hardness of his work. I think it’s possible to reduce stress at work if you do it the right way.

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