5 causes of burnout at work

Are you constantly feeling fatigued, exhausted and stressed out at work? You could be suffering from burnout.

By Anuradha Varanasi Last updated on: February 11, 2016 11:15 am

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The term ‘burnout’ was first coined by a German psychologist, H. Freudenberger in 1980 and defined it as ‘the signs and symptoms characterised by loss of energy and feelings of life being broken into pieces’. Being burnout also means feeling overwhelmed and an inability to meet demands and results in lack of motivation and exhaustion. These are the 5 common causes of professional burnout you should be aware about.

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Long commute to work: A study conducted at the University of Montreal found that there is a strong correlation between the stress factors of long commutes to work and the likelihood of suffering from occupational burnout. Researchers said that the bigger the city you live in, the commute is more stressful even if you drive a car.

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