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BURNOUT – HOWTO AVOID IT!


By LiggyWebb “Burnout iswhat


happenswhen you try to avoid being


human for too long.” MichaelGungor


Sowhatdoes ‘burnout’ actuallymean? Essentially it is a state of emotional, physical, andmental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurswhen an individual feels overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable tomeet constant demands. TheAmerican psychologist


Herbert Freudenberger coined the term‘burnout’ in the 1970’s.He used it to describe the consequences of severe and high ideals in ‘helping’ professions.Burnout, however, can affect anyone, fromstressed-out careerists and celebrities to overworked employees and homemakers.


These arepractical steps thatwe can all followtominimise the riskof burnout andhere are five key suggestions:


1. Raise awareness of your own relationshipwith stress by understanding your triggers and responses. 2.Understand stress and the physiological effect it has on your


mental and physical health. 3.Make a commitment to self-care and establish healthy boundaries and habits. 4.Balance your lifestyle and improve your ownmental and physicalwell- being through diet, exercise and rest. 5.Createmoments of sanctuary throughout your day to ensure that you replenish your energy levels so that you are a ‘human being’ rather than a ‘human doing’!


Summary In aworldwhere there seems to be somuchmore pressure and demand than ever before it is so important to raise awareness around potential risks of burnout. This is indeed the foundation for any supportive and healthyworking environment,which engages and enables people to thrive.


“If you feel ‘burnout’ setting in, if you feel demoralised and


exhausted, it is best, for the sake of


everyone, towithdraw and restore yourself. The point is to have a long-term


perspective.” Dalai Lama


If youwouldlike a complimentary copy of Liggy’s newbite sizedbookon burnoutPlease email liggy@liggywebb.com


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