A continuación, te explicamos cómo puedes abordar tu agotamiento con tu empleador y buscar apoyo.

To address burnout, openly discuss the issue with your manager, seeking solutions to improve the workload or work environment. Request reasonable accommodations, such as temporary reductions in hours or remote work, and inquire about mental health resources. Propose a flexible work arrangement, such as compressed workweeks or a mix of remote and in-office work. Take time off, such as vacation days or short-term leave, to recharge and prevent further burnout. Prioritize self-care, including proper nutrition, exercise, sleep, and activities to relax and decompress outside of work.

I think the first step is to understand IF you are burnt out AND what is (are) the root cause(s) for that burnout. I think if you are able to identify the root cause, you're going to be in a much better position to talk about potential solutions and mitigation plans. Without understanding the root cause, without the data, it's gonna be hard to get things solved.

knowing yourself and what are your body's reactions are to different "negative" triggers (stress, uncertainty, over-confidence, embarrassment) that include burnout will be extremely helpful to take a step forward. Since not everyone is able to identify this, take a step back and 1) learn about what "burnout" is and its symptoms, 2) reach out to a professional or at least a person you trust to get feedback and identify what it is you are feeling (could be something else), and then 3) take a few days to see if with this knowledge you can take actions to improve your situation.

I understand it is very important to continuously develop self-knowledge and self-awareness, and if possible identify triggers that generate mainly anxiety or depression. It is also very important to count on others to support this identification about your feelings, so asking friends, colleagues, family and mentors can help to map out situation that potentially are generating the burnout. You should look for diagnoses and causes. A lot of good companies offer support in this initial process, with specialized professionals / areas. You need to avoid preconception, be ashamed or paralysis. Any sign should start action and any illness (physical), Sooner is better.

When the situation is clearly identified as burnout, outline what you want to talk about with your employer and then plan a meeting to present your situation. I think it should be as factual as possible because going on to the emotional side or the "feeling" side of such a situation will drive the focus onto something that is more difficult to manage.

I think in this kind of conversation, 90% of your time should be focused on potential solutions. Once you've established that your burnt out and what the root causes are, then have a dialog around what are the actions that you can take as part of the solution. Then talk about what are the actions that your boss, or the department can take to support you. This distinction between things that you can & can't control will be very useful in understanding who needs to do what, and when.

➡️ Set Work-Personal Boundaries Establish clear limits between work and personal time. This aids in managing stress and preventing burnout. ➡️ Discuss with Employer Communicate the need for disconnecting after hours. Highlight the benefits of regular breaks for recharging. ➡️ Propose Specific Boundaries Suggest practical measures like not checking emails post-work hours. Ensure full lunch breaks are taken. ➡️ Improve Job Satisfaction Implementing clear boundaries enhances overall job satisfaction. This proactive approach helps prevent burnout.

Make sure that you demonstrate that this is very important for you. So follow up both with the actions that you took and the progress you've seen, but also make sure that you follow up on the actions that your boss or your department that needed to take. This second step will help convey that this is still something important and that you still need their help to solve this issue.