What causes more burnout?

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Izabela Tomica · Accepted Answer

If I were to choose one I would say working too hard on things that aren't aligned with your personal beliefs

Catherine Cantrell · Answer

The opposite of burnout is being given autonomy and flexibility with an outlet to share ideas and implement changes.

Mary Clare O'Donnell · Answer

This is tough to parse, but overall I think people tend to get burnout levels of overwhelm when they're working too much (AND probably not on the right things that light them up).

Nicole Chaplin · Answer

I would say not working on the right things in the right way. It all goes downhill when you do this. I have been there.

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Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that is caused by prolonged stress or frustration. There are many factors that can contribute to burnout, including:

A high-pressure work environment
Lack of control over one's work
Lack of support from supervisors or colleagues
Unclear expectations or goals
Lack of recognition or rewards for one's efforts
Inadequate work-life balance
These and other factors can contribute to burnout, and the specific causes may vary from person to person. It is important to address and manage the sources of stress and burnout in order to prevent it from occurring.

Kristen Nichols · Answer

@mary_clare_odonnell I agree with this. Working too much usually results in a lack of self-care, that's what pushes me into the burnout

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Lack of time management that leads to poor prioritization

Arif Hossain · Answer

When you enjoy your work, It doesn't actually feel like hard work most of the time

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Taylah Drury · Answer

People who are suffering from burnout are commonly overworked, underpaid and lacking in fresh ideas and enthusiasm. They have poor eating habits and unhealthy lifestyle in my opinion.

Anthony Medland · Answer

Burnout is nearly always caused by working too hard for too long without giving yourself time for recharging. If you working more than 20 hours a week, you are likely to become more stressed and depressed.

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It is not necessarily burnout caused by the hustle and pressure from a job. In fact, burnout can be caused by the lack of pressure from a job. When you are extremely busy all the time, your work is all you have. So, when it's not there, you have lost your purpose, and then your personal life is stressful. However, if you make your life less stressful and more meaningful, burnout can be avoided.

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Well, burnout is an emotional reaction from years of hard work. The longer we work and the harder we work, the more the job becomes part of our core. Many times, we do not realize this until *boom!* burnout! And that is the source of burnout. The cause of burnout is working so hard, so long, and so consistently that we forget why we are working so hard.

Hannah Dao · Answer

It really depends. For me, working too hard but if it is something I like, I would love to work hard on it! People normally say "Work smarter not harder", but in my case, I believe in working hard. It helps me learn from my mistakes and gradually reflect on some insights from myself.

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Common causes of burnout include:
lack of adequate social support 
taking on more than one can handle at work
interpersonally with family and friends
poor self-care

What causes more burnout?

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