A mismatch between your work and your personality may have more to do with job burnout than your boss or co-workers, according a CBS News report.
Burnout is the physical, emotional and mental exhaustion from work, resulting in lacking motivation, poor job efficiency and feelings of helplessness, the story said.
Chronic burnout can lead to depression, anxiety, headaches, gastrointestinal infections, sleep disturbance, neck pain, alcoholism and cardiovascular disease, Business Insider reported. Burnout is also closely tied to character traits such as neuroticism and low self-esteem.
Sometimes burnout comes from existential distraction, such as not doing what you want to do or act on what motivates you.
Many cant afford to quit a job thats a mismatch, but that doesnt mean your job situation cant be improved, CBS News noted. Dont wait until youre burned out to act, Inc.com advised, as it's potentially preventable, but almost impossible to overcome once you're experiencing it.
Some tips for preventing burnout are offered by Business Insider, Inc.com, CBS News and realsimple.com:
Alter your expectations
Typically, everyone starts at the bottom rung of their career field. Expecting otherwise is not healthy.
Similarly, if you had romanticized your job and burned out on the romance, try to shift your mindset. See challenges in your work to be conquered, and get satisfaction out of that.
Overcome perfectionism
When perfectionism is taken to an unhealthy extreme, it creates negative feelings when we dont achieve our goals and lessens job passion.
Dont isolate yourself
Workplace friendships increase your innovation and lessen the link between unhealthy perfectionism and burnout. It could be as simple as asking a co-worker out for a coffee break.
But be discerning about whom you hang out with, prioritizing people who energize you.
Switch up your routine and environment
If you can move your office every now and then, do so. If you cant, try re-decorating your current one.
Take breaks
Take time during the day to reinvigorate yourself, pausing work to rest your eyes or taking a walk to keep fit.
On a grander scale, use your vacation days as well to catch a break from work.
Have interests and hobbies outside the office
Aside from the reported effects of having a hobby for job happiness, it also helps you create an identity outside of work, which lessens the chance of burnout.
It may even be a way to pursue what it is you really love to do, if part of your burnout comes from existential distraction.
Try not to be pessimistic
Pessimism is deeply linked to burnout, as it produces more stress hormones and means less chance of seeking out support, feedback and challenges at work. What we believe about our environments directly affects our energy, health and well-being regardless of the reality, noted Business Insider.
Burnout is the physical, emotional and mental exhaustion from work, resulting in lacking motivation, poor job efficiency and feelings of helplessness, the story said.
Chronic burnout can lead to depression, anxiety, headaches, gastrointestinal infections, sleep disturbance, neck pain, alcoholism and cardiovascular disease, Business Insider reported. Burnout is also closely tied to character traits such as neuroticism and low self-esteem.
Sometimes burnout comes from existential distraction, such as not doing what you want to do or act on what motivates you.
Many cant afford to quit a job thats a mismatch, but that doesnt mean your job situation cant be improved, CBS News noted. Dont wait until youre burned out to act, Inc.com advised, as it's potentially preventable, but almost impossible to overcome once you're experiencing it.
Some tips for preventing burnout are offered by Business Insider, Inc.com, CBS News and realsimple.com:
Alter your expectations
Typically, everyone starts at the bottom rung of their career field. Expecting otherwise is not healthy.
Similarly, if you had romanticized your job and burned out on the romance, try to shift your mindset. See challenges in your work to be conquered, and get satisfaction out of that.
Overcome perfectionism
When perfectionism is taken to an unhealthy extreme, it creates negative feelings when we dont achieve our goals and lessens job passion.
Dont isolate yourself
Workplace friendships increase your innovation and lessen the link between unhealthy perfectionism and burnout. It could be as simple as asking a co-worker out for a coffee break.
But be discerning about whom you hang out with, prioritizing people who energize you.
Switch up your routine and environment
If you can move your office every now and then, do so. If you cant, try re-decorating your current one.
Take breaks
Take time during the day to reinvigorate yourself, pausing work to rest your eyes or taking a walk to keep fit.
On a grander scale, use your vacation days as well to catch a break from work.
Have interests and hobbies outside the office
Aside from the reported effects of having a hobby for job happiness, it also helps you create an identity outside of work, which lessens the chance of burnout.
It may even be a way to pursue what it is you really love to do, if part of your burnout comes from existential distraction.
Try not to be pessimistic
Pessimism is deeply linked to burnout, as it produces more stress hormones and means less chance of seeking out support, feedback and challenges at work. What we believe about our environments directly affects our energy, health and well-being regardless of the reality, noted Business Insider.
