#9 - 6 Tips to Avoid Burnout
Ivy Exec has recently listed these 7 industries as being the top for experiencing burnout:
social workers
Emergency responders
designers
business development and sales
retail
medicine fields
law
Reasonings for the burnout included anything from too much travel, long hours, high stress, emotionally stressful, continuous changes, complex tasks, not feeling like they have "me time" with all the technology.
Truth is - burnout can happen to anyone - from those in college just starting in the workforce, and stay-at-home moms or dads, to part-time workers and of course those who seem to have it all as executives.
Some of the hints that the HR Exchange network says are sign's of burnout include:
being cynical or critical of your job?
irritable or impatient with co-workers or your customers?
lacking feeling satisfied about your job and what you are accomplishing?
struggle to find energy or excitement even about what your task at hand is?
Have your sleep habits changed?
Gallup reported that 45% of millennials have experienced burnout.
When I first started in the industry I developed burnout. About this time I received the news I was the employee of the year and received a trip to Disneyworld. While there I was able to get away from the day-to-day operations and lighten my load as I just had fun. I was so grateful for the trip that as I flew home it had me reflecting on good times in my job, things I enjoyed - and before I knew it I was counting blessing upon blessing of my job and looking forward to getting back as I had some fresh ideas to implement. I was so thankful for this trip because it also taught me at an early age to stick with tough things, not to give up or quit, but rather to take a moment to breathe, regroup, and press forward.
Perhaps you can relate. You have been doing what you do for so long you are tired, worn out, dry on ideas, lacking energy, or feeling like you don't have much left to offer - or perhaps otherwise known as burnt out.
Six tips we are going to cover today on how to reignite your passion - whether it be in your job, at home, serving in your community - or truly any aspect of life.
1. Have a change in scenery
2. Find an outlet
3. Reflection
4. Count your blessings
5. Grow
6. Perspective
Lastly, sometimes our paths change. Perhaps to reignite your passion is to have a change of scenery through a move, find an outlet in a new job, reflect on where you really want to be, count your blessings for opportunities that have been presented to you, grow in another industry or line of work, gain a new perspective with a different team - that's ok too. Basically reorganizing your life.
Overall, as a recent article from Forbes suggests “The first step in managing burnout is to acknowledge that you’re dealing with it,” said Ferstler. “If not, you can end up in a full-blown mental health crisis.”
Want more help on goal setting, talking through what some transitions may look like coming up in your life, or just need some more help about reigniting your passion - I'd love to work with you - feel free to check out my website at HollyCurby.com for both life and leadership coaching opportunities as well as business consulting needs. Looking for someone to come in and talk with your team - motivational speaking opportunities are available too.
Coaching is not a professional mental health or medical care. If you feel burned out to the point that it is interfering with your ability to function, please seek help from a professional counselor or medical professional.
Remember - it is perfectly normal to hit a slump in life - personally and professionally. The question is - where will you go from here? Just as airline Stewardess encourages us to put the oxygen mask on us first before attempting to help others - remember to stop and take care of you. And hopefully in the end you will have found a way to reignite your passion and press on to enjoy the journey.