From burnout to boreout to brownout, work-related exhaustion can take different forms. While burnout may be the best-known, there are other conditions linked to chronic boredom or loss of meaning at work. And they should not be neglected.
Burnout is the most well-known form of professional exhaustion. It is caused by an overload of work and an over-investment on the part of the individual. The signs can be: emotional fatigue, cynicism towards work or decreased commitment.Symptoms such as anxiety, sleep disorders or muscle tension appear. They can be physical, emotional or cognitive.
Signs may include: decreased self-esteem, absenteeism, increased stress or disengagement from work.
The signs can be the following: a loss of focus or a feeling of futility in the tasks to be carried out, withdrawal, progressive demotivation, high anxiety.
If you think you are suffering from a form of work-related exhaustion, contact your doctor. A medical professional will be better able to make a diagnosis.
First Published: May 23, 2022, 15:26
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