Burnout - KeynesYouDigIt/Knowledge GitHub Wiki

Causes

• Exhaustion: Always-on cultures, time pressure, and having too much work to do
• Cynicism: Overload, high conflict, unfairness, lack of participation in decisions
• Inefficacy: Lack of resources (time, information), and support (autonomy, relationships)

Recovery and Prevention

• Prioritize Self-Care
  • Document how you spend your time. Identify how you feel during each activity, and how important it is that you be the one to do it.
  • Figure out what fills you up
• Shift Your Perspective
  • Figure what is and isn't in your control
  • Is it time to move on?
  • What do you need to give up to make this fun?
• Reduce Exposure To Stressors
  • Practice saying no
• Seek Out Connections
  • Coaches and mentors
  • Volunteering can give you perspective