Five Ways To Arrest a Burnout in Early Stages
In today’s fast-paced world, burnouts are becoming as common as the flu. Professionals from the medical field have expressed concern over cases not only among executives, but also students and young adults. This is why it has become important to identify a burnout and deal with it early. Mahima Puri suggests a few ways to cope.
1 Identify the
Burnout
A burnout is
typically a combination of physical, mental and emotional stress, which leads
to fatigue. You then acquire an early stage of stagnation, which impacts your
output or desire to do things well, says Dr Samir Parikh, consultant
psychiatrist with Max Healthcare.
2 Recognise the
Cause
Some jobs, such as voice-based ones at BPOs, are likely to
result in burnout, says Sanjay Gupta, global head — HR at ExlService. “When
customers are dissatisfied, they may say things that increase stress levels. We
have dealt with this in our company,” he says. Similarly, not taking regular
breaks from work is likely to lead to burnout.
3 Meet People
It is
important to socialise, talk to people and enjoy lighter moments, says Dr
Parikh. “Sometimes, taking long breaks could help, while for others, a short
weekly break might do the trick,” he adds.
4 Get a Change of
Scene
A change in
job or work may help address a burnout, says Mr Gupta. However, Dr Parikh says
a mere change may not always help. “If you have identified the cause, it may
not be important to change something at the workplace. It could be an issue
related to your home, which you may have ignored,” he adds. At the same time,
at work, a high-potential performer’s work profile could be changed. “This will
keep him going,” he adds.
5 Take Preventive
Steps
“It is not
easy to pull yourself out of burnout and to get back to your old self. So the
ideal way is to not let it happen,” Dr Parikh says. He advises regular breaks
from work, engaging with family and friends more often and pursuing hobbies and
interests.
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