When someone is in a situation that is stressfull, socially and emotionally, and they are unable to extricate themselves from due to obligations how does that person stop themselves from becoming burnt out, as in workplace stress?
Thanks.
2007-11-20 17:56:55 · 8 answers · asked by Arthur N 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
the majority of my work experience has been that of Care giver/mentor.
there is alot of potential for burn out in positions like that. especially if you are dedicated to your work.
My biggest problem in the beginning was 1. an unreal expectation of what I should be able to accomplish.(I was going to change the world!)
2.the reality of the world I was going to change was it didn't want to change.that quite often it was happy in its dysfunction.
3. Half the people I worked with had already gone through steps 1and 2 and having become burnt out and disillusioned just went through the motions.and at times tried to discourage me.
4.As a result I began to feel I was fighting a losing battle.and started to hate my job.and the people I was trying to help.
the first thing I did was try to turn off my feelings .(If you harden your heart you cant be hurt! right? but that just led to emotional depression and resentment.
I totally disagree with Small about burn out being lack of enthusiasim .rather I believe its the first symptom of becoming burnt out.
At this point I was tempted to quit my chosen profession.I even tried a regular job where I put in my time doing menial labor for 8 hours a day.and left the job behind me when I went home.
but it wasnt what I felt called to do and again I was unhappy.
I eventually returned but I had to make some changes in myself first.
I had to lower my expectations upon myself and others.
learn to accept people for where they are and help them from that position.
dont take lack of results to mean that Ive failed.
find a support group /friends ,family .
Have a life outside of work .
do my very best everyday and leave work at work.
the biggest help is my spiritual relationship with God and my faith that all things work together for good for those who believe.
looking back I can see that in the times I thought nothing was changing and saw only failures , things were just working themselves out, that growth was taking place .I WAS making a difference, I just couldnt see it at the time.
be true to yourself and your beliefs. take care of yourself emotionaly.do your best.
peace><>
2007-11-21 02:24:34 · answer #1 · answered by matowakan58 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very very difficult situation...
You need to slow down first, and think about the situation.
And re-evaluate the scenario, go over the positives and negatives and see what out weighs the other...
You also need to make a decision, if this is the right place to be, can you fix it, or can you shake it off and go on through the day...sometimes just shaking it off, and saying I am better than this, and I don't need to deal with this, it does help...you need to believe it...as for work, it is hard when you have sooo many different personalities to deal with..if that is the area of problems...need more info to get into details...I do understand, I have gone through it many times..and I stuck it out for another year and then quit. And I became a better person for doing so. Work is stressful, and it does eat you up when there are problems, I know that far to well...
You need to seriously write down on paper the positives and negatives and deal with one at a time...it will help you better understand what you are there for...and hopefully it is not mind games from other employees those are the worst to deal with...Believe in yourself and respect yourself, and do not let self esteem and self worth bring you down.... If you can take a break or vacation...if not possible I know I could not do it, have a very good friend to listen to you and help you through it...It does help to talk about it....where some of this is coming from...is your self esteem, good luck to you...I hope I was able to help a bit...
2007-11-21 02:06:42 · answer #2 · answered by h_carlin 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The true reason for feeling burnt out is the lack of enthusiasm...... in most cases a good anchor like a close friend or a family does the trick... it is a feeling of merely floating in life aimlessly that creates the feeling of getting burnt out.
Hope this helps.
2007-11-21 06:39:58 · answer #3 · answered by small 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Using Burnout as a Trigger for Personal Growth: This is probably one the most positive ways that people manage burnout: By using it as a wakeup call to re-evaluate the way they want to live their lives and what they want to achieve.Identify your burnout pressure points. List the things that give meaning to your work, and then identify the threats to these things. Take action appropriately to protect the meaningfulness of your work.
2007-11-21 21:28:53 · answer #4 · answered by smily 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
learn to say no to people or tell them you will deal with their issues tomorrow or later in the day. spreading yourself thin is quite stressful and if you are salaried dont spend 14 hours a day obsessing about work. get a hobby or go to the gym and do soomething that will relax you
2007-11-21 03:12:03 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs. T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure to find other things that you enjoy doing(reading, swimming, cooking, exercise, meditation, etc...). Make sure you take a break from doing something that could burn you out and destress.
2007-11-21 02:08:52 · answer #6 · answered by amazon_gurl30 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't leave from where you are, take a mental vacation.
Find a place where you can just relax... or be less stressed.
Find an activity that gets your mind of off your troubles...
...once you burn out, your toast
2007-11-21 02:00:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Talk to a counsellor. They can help you devise a strategy to deal with the situation. (Note: don't talk to a psychiatrist - there is nothing wrong with you!)
2007-11-21 02:01:46 · answer #8 · answered by splurkles 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋