Employees can give extra effort for short periods of time but long-term exertion can lead to exhaustion and diminished interest.
When staff are burned out, problems seem insurmountable, everything looks bleak, and it’s difficult to muster up the energy to care - let alone do something about the situation.
To prevent burnout:
Recognize – Watch for the warning signs of burnout
Reverse – Undo the damage by managing stress and seeking support
Resilience – Build your resilience to stress by taking care of your physical and emotional health
Recovering from Burnout:
Slow down - lower expectations of yourself and others, reduce commitments
Get support - talk with friends and family or a health care professional
Revisit priorities - achieve clarity on what is important and not important in your life
You need to understand the signs of burnout and stop them before they become too large to handle. Look for signs in yourself and your staff.
If burnout does occur, spend time and energy on recovering from it.
