“We tend to worry more about the things we cannot see than the ones we can see.”

Signs of Burnout:

Lack of motivation and low productivity.

         Complaining about the job.

Feeling depressed, and resentful.

         Dreading certain tasks.

Panic attacks, irritability, and nervousness.

         Feeling tired with persistent headaches.

Lack of appetite, unable to get a good night’s sleep.

         Drinking too much alcohol, coffee, or drugs.

Worrying about your family, or your partner.

Ways to overcome burnout with the people you manage

“Stress is best reduced by giving people a break so they can ‘switch off from their work from time to time and return fresh.”

Rotate tasks.

         Teach and coach them new skills.

 Allow people to volunteer for challenging jobs – tasks they may enjoy.

         Encourage creativity. Make people feel good when they come up with a new idea.

Allow flexible working hours  – as long as they met deadlines.

         Delegate when this is possible. Try to distribute workloads and responsibilities fairly and even.

Allow time off or rewards for overtime worked.

         Schedule social activities and tours to promote group bonding.

Encourage your people to voice their work concerns. Make a special effort to listen without interrupting speakers.

         Provide stress management programs.

Reward and thank people for good work – whenever it’s justified.

“Moderation in all things is the key to reducing  stress.”

Geoffrey Moss(mossassociates.co.nz)