Top 5 Common Job Burnout Symptoms
Learn How Work Burnout Can Impact You Mentally, Emotionally, and Physically
Have you ever felt so low and upset on your morning drive to work? Even heading into the office you might be wiping away tears from your eyes.
Sure you have tried all the things to help you on those morning commutes such as listening to a favorite playlist or podcast, singing, talking to a friend, and fantasizing about vacations you can take just to get an escape.
These things don’t stop the fact that you are still showing up to do your job despite the unhappiness you may be experiencing. Chances are what you are experiencing is total job burnout.
In this blog, I’m sharing with you the top 5 common job burnout symptoms because when it comes to job burnout, it is more than just hating your job.
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Keep reading to learn more about common work burnout symptoms.
Top 5 Common Job Burnout Symptoms
Experiencing work burnout is not easy. There is a lot of pressure that comes and sometimes it can leave you feeling stuck. Often, you may not even realize you are experiencing burnout until it becomes undeniable. It is important to recognize the stages of work burnout and the symptoms of burnout.
It’s also important to keep in mind that work burnout doesn’t just happen when you work in a toxic workplace, but it can also occur if you work in a healthy work environment too.
Keep reading to check out the top 5 common work burnout symptoms.
#1 Common Job Burnout Symptom: Negativity or Pessimism
If you suddenly find yourself being more pessimistic than usual regarding your job this is a good indicator you are experiencing burnout.
If you are feeling the exhaustion and dread of going to your job, it makes sense that you would be operating from a more pessimistic frame.
#2 Common Job Burnout Symptom: Feeling Helpless
Any job can bring periods of ups and downs and that is to be expected. Experiencing helplessness can only further increase burnout and can lead to increased anxiety and depression.
#3 Common Job Burnout Symptom: Decreased Sense of Accomplishment
Everyone wants to know that their efforts and contributions matter and are recognized in some capacity. If you no longer believe the work you are doing matters and your sense of accomplishment is diminished, the more these other symptoms will persist.
#4 Common Job Burnout Symptom: Lack of Motivation
Lack of motivation is huge and plays a big part in each of the other symptoms identified. It can be a challenge to get yourself motivated especially when you are experiencing burnout. Check out some of these helpful tips to start getting motivated.
Learn tips to help increase motivation.
#5 Common Job Burnout Symptom: Self-Doubt
Often when negativity and pessimism are present, the chances of self-doubt also increase. It becomes difficult to feel confident in your abilities and choices.
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Experiencing burnout can make your life challenging.
It is important to recognize and be aware of the symptoms of burnout. Being aware of burnout symptoms can help you to take action earlier and receive help.
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Because of its flexibility and effectiveness, online therapy is a helpful option for high achievers.
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Written by: Laura Rippeon, LCSW, LCSW-C
Updated 3/17/23