Burnout
Burnout occurs when the load exceeds your capacity for too long. Read about how to recognize the signs of burnout early and how recovery is possible.
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Recovering from Exhaustion - Tools for Restoring Balance
Recovering from exhaustion is possible, but it takes longer than most people expect. Recovery starts with rest and continues with reassessing your values, changing the structures of daily life, and preventing recurrence. The recovery process is not linear.
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Burnout and Sick Leave - What You Should Know About Coping
Burnout is a serious condition for which sick leave can and should be taken. A doctor - typically through occupational health - assesses the situation, and many countries provide sickness allowance after a waiting period. Return to work should be planned together with the employer and occupational health.
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Mental and Emotional Burnout - When the Mind Can't Cope Anymore
Mental burnout differs from ordinary fatigue in that rest doesn’t restore your strength. Emotions feel flat, thinking is sluggish, and the capacity for empathy weakens. It can stem from prolonged emotional load at work, in relationships, or in caregiving responsibilities.
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Burnout Symptoms - How to Recognize the Signs in Body and Mind Early
Burnout symptoms include chronic fatigue, an elevated resting heart rate, lack of concentration, emotional flattening, and physical weakness. The symptoms develop gradually, and many become accustomed to living with them before the situation reaches a crisis. A high resting heart rate is a common but often unrecognized sign.