Taking care of yourself both inside and outside of the workplace is crucial. A recent SHRM study found that employee burnout is worsening, with about 44% of all workers claiming to feel mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted. Some signs of burnout are more obvious than others, but the main characteristics include feeling:

  • ill more often than usual
  • withdrawn and unmotivated
  • a sense of failure or lack of satisfaction at work
  • anxious or having trouble turning off your brain post-work
  • easy irritable or overwhelmed

Whether you’re personally experiencing burnout or have employees exhibiting these symptoms, it’s important to acknowledge what’s happening and address it quickly, as these feelings can have a lasting impact on your work and the company in general. Here are some tips on how to treat burnout:

  • prioritize self care: get enough sleep, eat well, take breaks
  • set boundaries: have clear start/end times for work
  • ask for support: communicate your need for support to a trusted colleague

For more resources on topics addressing mental health at work, check out recent episodes from my podcast, The Worker Experience, (listed below) or head here to learn about The Elevated Workplace, a training that supports employers with cultivating psychologically safe and compliant workplaces.

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