What do you do if your career is showing signs of burnout?

Burnout sometimes may feel like decreased capacity - physical and mental. It may feel like weakness, not being strong enough. It may smell of defeat. Our normal reaction is to deny weakness, try harder, push more. This can only make things worse. Instead we need to recognize burnout and look for the root cause and address it. Is it neglect of physical and mental health? Is it working in a culture that makes you feel insignificant, valueless or worse, demeans you? Is it that your life lacks balance? Is it that your heart wants to do other things than the work you do? There could be myriad reasons for burnout. Get in touch with your deeper self and do an honest appraisal. When you recognise the cause, take help and make changes.

If you're experiencing signs of burnout in your career, it's essential to prioritize self-care. Take time to assess your workload and consider delegating tasks or seeking support from colleagues. Set boundaries to maintain a healthy work-life balance and engage in activities that rejuvenate you outside of work. Consider discussing your concerns with your manager or HR for potential adjustments to your workload or responsibilities. Remember, addressing burnout early is crucial for your well-being and long-term career satisfaction.

In life, our career is very important. That said, we must recognize that much more important than our career is us. We work to live not live to work. Here are somethings I think you should do if your career begins to show signs of burnout... 1. Recognize the fact this can kill you or get you to a place where the entire perspective of your life changes. 2. Choose to pause and evaluate the situation 3. Take a break by going on leave or simply quit 4. Cry out for help. Sometimes keeping it to yourself may not help so get help. 5. Learn to say No. You don't have to keep going when you can't. 6. Change jobs if you must. 7. Prioritize or mental and physical health 8. Let your partner or friends know so they can support you.

Cuando notamos agotamiento en el ámbito laboral quiere decir que de alguna manera nuestro sistema nervioso no está regulado. Es necesario explorar entonces aquellas situaciones que están activándome y no permitiendo una experiencia saludable en lo laboral. Quizás la exposición a un estrés continuado, quizás la dificultad para poner límites o sostener la sistematización u organización, quizás la exigencia crítica y constante, o la sensación de que nunca es suficiente. O quizás alguna relación interpersonal que se haya complicado por diversos conflictos en lo relacional o en lo funcional a nivel de cargos y desempeño.

Explore opportunities for professional development and growth within your current role. It’s also ok to consider pursuing new career paths that align better with newer interests you’ve developed.

Detrás del valor económico relacionado con nuestro desempeño, cargo y profesión hay cuestiones de valor personal y autoestima, de poder personal, de límites y de sentirnos merecedores del valor de lo que hacemos. Es interesante en este punto explorar nuestra relación con el dinero y con nuestra capacidad de pedir lo que necesitamos o creemos adecuado a nuestro valor.

En este sentido la seguridad interna resultará clave. Algunas preguntas serían: -¿Siento que X es el valor adecuado al trabajo que ofrezco? -¿Me siento cómodo/a en X franja económica? -¿Tengo miedo en cómo puede reaccionar el empleador o empresa si pido lo que siento que me corresponde como valor?

Take proactive steps to prioritize self-care and well-being in your life, both inside and outside of work. Explore strategies for managing stress, setting boundaries, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance to prevent burnout from recurring in the future.