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What is Burnout?<\/strong><\/a> | Types of Burnout<\/strong><\/a> | Common Signs & Symptoms of Burnout<\/strong><\/a> | Stages of Burnout<\/strong><\/a> | Causes & Risk Factors of Burnout<\/strong><\/a> | Dealing with Burnout<\/strong><\/a> | FAQ<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n

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What is Burnout?<\/h2>
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Burnout is defined as the combination of physical, mental, and\/or emotional exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress [1<\/a>].<\/span>\u00a0Burnout occurs when one is overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and perceives themselves to be unable to keep up with life\u2019s demands.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n

Types of Burnout<\/h2>
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Overload Burnout<\/h3>
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This happens when you overwork yourself, resulting in a compromise of one\u2019s health and personal life. This can be a result of the volume of work assigned to you, or a personal prioritisation of work-life balance, or both. Most often, constant working takes a toll on the individual\u2019s physical, mental, and emotional health [2<\/a>].\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n

Under-Challenged Burnout<\/h3>
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This occurs when you feel that your role does not challenge or tap into your level of skill, expertise, and passion. It could be that your situation does not provide learning opportunities or have room for further growth. This state can be mentally and emotionally tiring, as people tend to struggle with a deep sense of dissatisfaction, thus a loss of motivation with one\u2019s job or life. This culminates in a perception of self to be under-valued, under-appreciated, or misjudged. Over time, this may lead to a loss of interest in your job, cynicism, and avoidance of responsibilities [2<\/a>].<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n

Lack of Development\/ Neglect Burnout<\/h3>
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This often happens when individuals feel that expectations of what is expected of them exceed their skill level, experience and knowledge. Most often, this can be managed with training, mentoring, and assurance of the space to fail and learn. However, stress levels and persistent feelings of inadequacy, coupled with a lack of proper support can take a toll on a person\u2019s mental health and result in a loss of enthusiasm for their job, prompting them to ‘give up’. This form of burnout is closely associated with imposter syndrome, a psychological pattern in which you doubt your skills, talents, or accomplishments [2<\/a>].<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n

Common Signs &<\/span> Symptoms of Burnout<\/h2>
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While burnout is not a diagnosable psychological disorder, it is a widely recognized mental health concern given its severe implications on one\u2019s well-being and life outcomes. Burnout happens gradually due to a build-up of various stressors. Signs and symptoms can be subtle at first but if unaddressed, the negative effects of burnout can spill over into every area of life \u2014 including home, work, and social life. Burnout can also cause long-term impacts on one’s health, thus burntout individuals become more prone to illnesses like colds and the flu.<\/span><\/p>\n

Physical signs and symptoms include:<\/span><\/h3>\n