Emotional exhaustion, cynicism and inefficacy are the well-known cardinal signs of job related burnout. Engagement, the exact opposite of burnout, displays the cardinal characteristics of vigor, dedication and absorption. But what of wellness? It is probably a state we all like to dwell in, but how is it defined? Wellness is not merely the absence…
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10 Costly Truths, Consequences and Realities of Job Burnout
Okay, so you feel completely burned out at your job, but you’ve decided to put your head down, grind away and tough it out until retirement. You have come to believe your current misery is better than the unknowns of change. Have you stopped to consider, though, what you will give up or lose with…
8 Steps to Recognize and Eliminate the Burned Out Mindset
The hallmarks of burnout have been well described — emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and a lack of a sense of personal accomplishment. These may accurately describe the symptoms, but these are not the same as the changes in mindset which can occur as a result of burnout. Just what are the key consequences of burnout on…
7 Steps that Will Rescue You If You’re Burned Out at Work
So, you’re burned out at work. You feel exhausted, cynical, and lack any sense of meaningful accomplishment. You’ve come to hate what you do, even though you’re very good at it. Work no longer provides meaningful rewards and you’re afraid if something doesn’t change soon you will forever lose a valuable part of your being….
You’re Burned Out at Work — Should You Stay or Should You Go
One of the worst aspects of professional job related burnout (JRB) is the very real prospect of having to decide whether or not to stay in a toxic work environment or to seek employment elsewhere. This is never an easy decision at best. The choice is always complicated by the fact that JRB causes an…