How to Avoid Burnout: 7 Tips + Signs to Look Out For
By esantiago@hubspot.com (Erica Santiago)
We’ve all had days where we struggle to get out of bed and start our day or when we’re pushing through fatigue to execute a crucial project.
But what happens when those days start to feel like the norm, and you can’t remember the last time you felt motivated at work? That’s burnout.
While we all experience bad days at work, burnout doesn’t have to be inevitable. To help you stay in the groove at work, we will explore ways to avoid burnout and some signs of burnout to watch out for.
How Employers and Managers Can Prevent Burnout
What is burnout?
Burnout is a form of work-related stress that manifests in physical and emotional exhaustion, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Burnout is not a medical diagnosis; however, researchers and experts believe other conditions, such as depression, or circumstances like family life and personality traits, can influence burnout.
No matter the cause, job burnout can negatively affect your mental and physical health, so it’s essential to beware of its common causes, which we’ll explain.
Common Causes of Burnout
Below are the most common causes of job burnout.
1. Heavy Workload
Overwork is one of the main causes of burnout and can lead to several health issues, such as weight loss, body pain, exhaustion, and more.
A study revealed that working 55 hours or more per week is associated with a 35% higher risk of a stroke and a 17% higher risk of dying from heart disease.
2. Feeling unappreciated
Paying employees their worth is essential, but adequate payment is only one part of the equation. Without positive feedback, rewards, and recognition among peers, it’s easy to feel like your hard work is going unnoticed.
Feeling unappreciated or undervalued at work can build resentment toward your job, leading to burnout.
3. Micromanagement
In a survey, 59% of employees said they’ve worked for a micromanager. And of those, 68% reported a decrease in morale, and 55% said it hurt their productivity.
It’s hard to feel any motivation or passion for your work if your employer constantly tries to control your every move.
Feeling like your manager or employer doesn’t trust you to do your job without someone looking over your shoulder adds stress. And stress is just one step closer to feeling burnt out at work.
4. Poor relationships or a lack of support
Feeling part of a community and having a support system is essential to maintaining mental health. A study shows 48% of workers lack emotional support when managing daunting tasks.
Without camaraderie among colleagues, it’s easy to feel isolated — especially when looming deadlines and massive projects create stress.
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Source:: HubSpot Blog
