As we have discussed earlier, some level of burnout over your career is almost unavoidable. But it is important to know the warning signs as well as the emotional and physical damage caused by job burnout in order to either avoid the collision when you see it coming or to recover if you missed the early warning.
Avoid or Overcome Burnout… Continue reading ‘Ways to Avoid or Recover from BURNOUT’ »
One of the very best articles I have read on “burnout” was outlined in an article from Stress and Burnout in Ministry. Many times the lines between the two conditions are blurred and we become confused to actually what is going on with our moods and emotions. Many of the symptoms between stress and burnout are similar; leaving us often times attempting to solve a problem that we don’t actually have the correct diagnosis to begin. Are we experiencing stress or burnout? Continue reading ‘Is There a Difference Between Stress and Burnout?’ »
There are many causes of job burnout. Sometimes it can be that a person is working in a job that is not properly suited to their natural talents and abilities, causing them to work much harder than the work duties actually require. Other reasons cited for burnout include a mis-match of key values between the company and the employee. Someone who is working outside of his or her value system is a prime candidate for burnout.
Other work-related causes of burnout are:
Burnout can affect any one of us during any point in our lives. By knowing the signs and symptoms of burnout, as well as the how and why of its visits, we can possibly reduce the likelihood of its ravages or perhaps even prevent the visits altogether.
Common emotions associated with burnout: Continue reading ‘Recognize the Symptoms of Job Burnout’ »
It is the rare individual who, at some point in their working life, does not experience some degree of job burnout. There are varying degrees of burnout and noticing the signs as well as taking some action to prevent full-blown burnout can stave off most cases. Burnout was first studied and reported in the 1970s through the Maslach Burnout Inventory methodology. This tool continues to be the standard today for measuring burnout and is based on a three dimensional model:
Herbert Freudenberger coined the term “burnout” in 1974. Along with colleague and psychologist, Gail North, they established common phases of the burnout process. They are: Continue reading ‘Do You Have Job Burnout?’ »
I read a great quote attributed to Bob Dylan today and it really has me thinking. Speaking of his wife, he said, “The one thing about her that I always loved was that she was never one of those people who thinks that someone else is the answer to her happiness. Me or anybody else. She had her own built-in happiness.”
We can all incorporate practices into our lives to reach that built-in happiness level. Not all of us will reach that level but if you shoot for it you cannot help but land somewhere close. And at the very least you will land somewhere brighter than where you currently reside. So, what are some habits you can create to improve happiness? Continue reading ‘Built-In Happiness’ »
Interesting “laughter facts” compiled by Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana
Come on people… lighten up!!!
“I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose.”
Woody Allen
“I’ve always thought that a big laugh is a really loud noise from the soul saying, “Ain’t that the truth.” Quincy Jones
Did you know that the average adult laughs seventeen (17) times a day? And some of us laugh even more than that! During hardy (or heart-y) laughter, the brain and heart go through tremendous change as do other parts of the body- even the arms, legs, and torso. Now, that’s good exercise! And just makes plain good sense! Continue reading ‘Laughter- It Really is the Best Medicine’ »
This is a very important question. But how many of us think about this and, or even better, work through our answers? Let us think about who these people might be and how they are involved in our lives. Continue reading ‘Who are the 10 Most Important People Critical to Your Success?’ »
Be Kind to others
Whistle
Laugh
Love others
Be kind to…
Smile at strangers
Hold the elevator door for someone
Pick a wildflower
Take a nap
Smile
Laugh again
Count your blessings
Show someone you care
Live with gratitude
Laugh out loud
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