When a person tends to always be “on, ” they become more likely to burnout. Many push themselves to the point of depression, exhaustion, and helplessness by working countless hours.

It’s a syndrome that results from an extreme accumulation of improperly managed workplace stress that can lead to physical, mental, and social consequences.

To prevent a future burnout, when searching for a new position, consider the following:

• Being cynical and critical at work
• Being irritable or impatient with co-workers, customers, or clients
• Lack of energy to be consistently productive
• Extreme difficulty concentrating on tasks
• Lack of satisfaction in your achievements at work
• Diffic...

Feeling and identifying the signs of job burnout is a powerful way to arm yourself with the strategies and resources needed to prevent it from bringing you down. So if it’s time to sit down with your manager or HR team, set up that meeting.

• Use balance and prioritization in your workday.
• Watch yourself for burnout indicators. If you’re close to it, reevaluate your working habits.
• Set clear boundaries.
• Avoid answering to work-related call outside of work.
• Try not to feel guilty if you need to...