Burnout – It’s a pervasive issue in today’s workplaces, leaving individuals feeling drained, cynical, and ineffective. In today’s article, Scott Young delves into the insights of Christina Maslach, a leading authority on burnout, to understand its underlying causes and explore effective strategies for prevention.
Maslach’s research reveals that burnout is more than just exhaustion; it encompasses a combination of factors rooted in the work environment. By identifying six key elements contributing to burnout, Maslach sheds light on the importance of addressing workplace conditions to combat this pervasive phenomenon.
Today’s Theme: Burnout
Quotes
“Homo Defessus – Never before in human history has so many people considered their everyday tiredness (because they are so busy and have so much to do) as a badge of honor. We are living in the era of Homo Defessus, the exhausted man. I wonder if the historians of the distant future (if there will be any) will look back to our epoch and decide to give it a name: “The Dark Ages”, because for the first time humans, not only deliberately sought exhaustion, but they were also convinced that this mentality is their pride, an indisputable token of greatness.”
– Giannis Delimitsos
Article
The 6 Causes of Burnout (and How to Avoid It)
Burnout is miserable. You feel exhausted, but you still need to keep showing up to the job, day after day. Whatever fire you had for your work has now fizzled out—making you wonder whether you should quit and start over.
The 6 Causes of Burnout (and How to Avoid It)
Questions
- When have you experienced “burnout”?
- Was it truly burnout? Or something else?
- What combination of factors has led to it?