Battle Burnout with This Acronym
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Burnout: The Definition
Burnout is a consequence of chronic workplace stress due to exhaustion, energy depletion, increased cynicism about the profile and professional unproductivity. It is not an individual problem, but an organizational concern.
An employee feels burnt out when there is constant pressure to perform more alongside chronic job insecurity. Personal needs take a backseat due to the fear of disappointing the boss or colleagues.
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Burnout: A Serious Problem
- In 2019, WHO(the World Health Organization) recognized burnout as a bona fide occupational hazard.
- In 2020, seven out of ten workers experienced burnout symptoms.
If we choose our work demands over spending time with loved ones, self-care and meaningful breaks, we are neglecting ourselves and will suffer down the line.
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Burnout: E.M.P.O.W.E.R. Acronym
If we are pushed by our bosses or peers to give our time or energy beyond what’s acceptable, we need to make a decision based on the E.M.P.O.W.E.R. acronym, which distills the problem and makes us look at all angles and directions.
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Burnout: E.M.P.O.W.E.R. Defined
- Evaluate: Objectively assess the facts of the request.
- My Story: Remove false assumptions based on our own fears and anxieties.
- Priorities: Consider how the task aligns with our responsibilities, the company’s goals and personal needs.
- Opportunities: What we gain from the request, and how it advances our career.
- Who: The status of the person asking for the favour/request/work.
- Expectations: Clarifying the person’s expectations and align them with your own.
- Real: We all get the same number of hours in a day, and need to get real about the implications of our decision.
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