Burnout: Coping mechanisms

Researchers listed fifteen different coping strategies commonly used by people experiencing burnout. Not all coping mechanisms are constructive.

1. Social support
2. Humour
3. Better planning of workload
4. Restraint
5. Focus on solving the problem
6. Personal growth
7. Positive reinterpreting of your challenges
8. Distracting activities
9. Religion
10. Acceptance
11. Substance abuse
12. Behavioural disengagement
13. Venting of emotions
14. Denying the situation
15. Cognitive avoidance

Regardless of the coping strategies you use, try not to push through burnout. Attempt to get support, take a break, and make space for self-reflection.