Loving our job is important because it leads to increased productivity, better mental health, higher job satisfaction. When we love what we do, we are more motivated and engaged in our work, leading to better results and a happier life. When we enjoy our work, we are more likely to feel motivated, engaged, and satisfied, which can buffer against stress and burnout symptoms. It is important to love our job without letting it consume us entirely. However, it is not a guaranteed preventative, as even passionate individuals can experience burnout.
(own edited image)
Workplace burnout occurs when an employee experiences prolonged stress from factors like excessive workload, lack of control over their work, poor work-life balance, inadequate support from management, unclear expectations, and constant pressure, leading to feelings of emotional exhaustion, cynicism towards their job, and a decreased sense of accomplishment. In other words, when the demands of the job consistently outweigh the individual's ability to cope with them effectively it results in burnout. Many people unable to figure out these burnout and may end up spoiling their life. There are incidence where an employees shows sign of aggression, unhappiness, irritation. There are list of symptoms which may makes people to figure out the workplace burnout. These are :
- Feeling emotionally drained and exhausted.
- Reduced productivity and difficulty concentrating.
- Cynicism and detachment from work.
- Physical symptoms like headaches, fatigue, digestive issues.
- Increased irritability and mood swings.
- Difficulty sleeping
- Social withdrawal and isolation
- Loss of motivation and interest in work
As we grow in the career such burnout is common. When we get more responsibility to handle and in the competitive working environment, people thrive to do better. I have personally been to such situation. Many organisation arranges various seminars to make people aware of this burnout situation and how to deal with them. Meditation being one of the common suggestion that comes up by many health expert. Few also suggest to get into Physical workout which works as diversion from the regular schedule. I did all of these trucks and even and felt quite motivated and changed. But sustaining them for longer duration is not feasible. I even started taking weekends outing to refresh our mind and body.
We all suppose to work to earn the livelihood. Workplace burnout often leads us to nowhere. The competitve working environemnt a d excessive workload and challenges makes it hard to perform better. All these factors lead to burnout. A healthy worklife balance always plays a jey role in getting over the burnout. Here are few key strategies to prevent burnout and help us to perform better:
Define our work hours and stick to them, communicating our availability to colleagues and managers clearly.
Regularly step away from your desk to recharge, even if it's just for a short walk.
Discuss your workload with your manager and proactively ask for help when needed.
Engage in activities that promote relaxation and well-being like exercise, meditation, or hobbies outside of work.
Talk to your manager about any concerns or challenges you face at work.
Don't be afraid to decline additional tasks when you're already overloaded.
Utilize flexible work options like remote work or adjusted schedules when possible.
Reach out to colleagues, friends, or a mental health professional if you're struggling.
Incorporate mindfulness techniques to manage stress and stay present.
Ensure you're getting adequate rest to maintain energy levels at work.
A stronger sense of purpose, and a more positive overall wellbeing, allowing us to perform better at work and enjoy your life outside of it as well. This is importsnt that a person should love what they do, else the work profile may end up with monotonous activity which may hamper the productivity and also person well being. My weekend outing especially close to nature always pays me well. Nature is great healer and some lonely time spent at its lap is alwsys mindful. This is where I learned the practical aspect and magic of nature.
In every respect, always try to get away with the workplace burnout else, there is no way we can lead a happy life.
In good faith - Peace!!
