Beat Burnout Before It Beats You

Beat Burnout Before It Beats You

Discover how to tackle burnout with our practical advice on dealing with energy depletion, cynicism, and reduced efficacy in high-stress jobs.

Cameron JohnstonMar 20, 2023, 12:37 AM

First, what is burnout?

The WHO’s International Classification of Diseases describes burnout in the following way: “Burnout is a syndrome conceptualised as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It is characterised by three dimensions:

1. Feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion;

2. Increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one’s job;

3. Reduced professional efficacy.

At highest risk of burnout are idealists, who approach their work with unrealistically high expectations; perfectionists, with unrealistic expectations of themselves and others; and helping professionals (teachers, nurses, social workers, pastors and so on), who face high demands on their emotional energy, but have limited control of the situation.

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