4 Ways to deal with burnout : Life Kit : NPR
NPRBurnout isn't just exhaustion. Here's how to deal with it Enlarge this image Photo illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Photo illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Subscribe to Life Kit's weekly newsletter and get expert advice on lifestyle topics like money, relationships, health and more. " Sponsor Message Lack of control is one factor in causing burnout, so knowing those things can help you find ways to reduce the more stressful parts of your job or find ways to buffer the stressful bits with things you enjoy. We need to make sure "we are resting and calming our brain down because brains aren't designed to work this hard, this long, chronically," he says. For example, a 2019 National Academy of Medicine report on burnout in the health care industry recommended that organizations address the root causes of burnout, say by making workloads more manageable, by providing incentives for more collaboration and teamwork, and by creating an organization-wide culture where employees feel safe.