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A burnout, or that burned-out feeling that makes work and daily activities no longer possible, is no fun. Psychologist Alexandra Ghita explains that there are different variants of burnout and explains how best to act if you experience burnout complaints.
We often associate burnout with exhaustion at work. But a burnout can have an effect on an emotional, physical and cognitive level. The symptoms of burnout differ per person. Previously wrote Subway ofar from the dilemma of Sterre, who thought it was strange that her colleague with a burnout was in the pub.
Psychologist explains sub-forms of burnout
Psychologist Alexandra Ghita docks the American Psycholgy Today shows that there are different sub-forms of burnout. The psychologist explains that it may also be the case that one subform eventually spills over into the other subform. That is why she believes it is important to recognize the variants.
Types of burnouts and characteristics
1. Frenetic: ‘Frenetic or convulsive’ burnout (most famous)
- Work overload and usually a high level of dedication.
- ‘Too much on your plate.’
- Also called ‘the law of compensation’. Often due to over-performance at work and under-performance in other areas of life (e.g. personal life).
2. Under-challenged: ‘Lack of challenge’ burnout
- Non-stimulating or motivating work environment or activities. Work tasks and working days are often the same.
- As time goes on, the work becomes uninteresting and monotonous.
- No opportunities or possibilities for growth.
3. Worn-out: ‘Weary’ burnout
- Also known as neglect burnout.
- Because of learned helplessness and hopelessness.
- Unstructured or unclear tasks that cause a person to take a neglectful approach. All this while there is demanding and stressful work waiting to be done.
- ‘To throw in the towel.’
- Low self-esteem: ‘I can’t do it’.
- Setting the bar too high.
4. Misalignment: ‘Out of alignment’ burnout
- The values of a company do not match the values and living standards of an individual.
- Occurs when jobs are not seen as ‘uninspiring’
- Professional and private lives are not coordinated.
Tips for complaints
Ghita has a number of tips for if you may be struggling with burnout complaints.
1. Welke burn-out?
Investigate which type of burn out you have. This self-reflection contributes to recovery.
2. Character and personality
View your character traits and the relationship with your burnout. Some people are more susceptible to burnout than others. According to Ghita, employers can also take into account the character traits and functions that they assign to their employees.
3. Be honest
Discuss your concerns and complaints with your employer.
4. Get help
Talk to a job coach, confidant or therapist who can think about your career path.
5. Is it only about your work?
What challenges do you face at work? Sometimes personal matters can hinder you. Family or relationship problems? Or mental struggles or trauma? These factors may also influence your work situation. “For example, someone who grew up in an unpredictable and chronically stressful environment may look for functions that resemble key emotional and cognitive responses from the past,” the psychologist said.
6. Quality over quantity
Your number of working hours says nothing about your performance. Sometimes working a few hours less actually makes you more productive. And additional breaks, a healthy work-life balance or a shorter working week also contribute to productivity, your well-being and reduces the risk of burn out.
7. Take a longer break
If you have the financial space, the psychologist recommends taking a break. A period in which you rest and have time to think. This also creates space for new ideas. “Trust your intuition.”
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2024-04-10 14:10:00
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