October 31, 2024

Recognizing Burnout

By Safety Team

Learn to identify workplace burnout through physical, emotional, and behavioral warning signs. Discover effective prevention strategies, self-care techniques, and organizational approaches to support mental health and maintain productivity.

mental-health-wellbeing

What is Recognizing Burnout?

Recognizing burnout means spotting the signs of chronic stress that affect your health and performance. It's about taking action early to protect your wellbeing and support others.

Key Components

1. Physical Signs

  • Constant tiredness or trouble sleeping
  • Frequent headaches or getting sick

2. Emotional Signs

  • Feeling irritable or detached
  • Loss of motivation or joy in work

3. Behavioral Signs

  • Delaying tasks or withdrawing
  • Missing work or arriving late often

Building Your Safety Mindset

  1. Check In

    • Notice your own stress levels
    • Acknowledge when you need a break

  2. Reach Out

    • Talk to someone you trust about stress
    • Use available mental health resources

  3. Foster Balance

    • Set boundaries for work and rest
    • Encourage a supportive team culture

Discussion Points

  1. What burnout signs have you seen in yourself or others?
  2. How can we better support mental health here?
  3. Share a strategy that helps you manage stress.

Action Steps

  • Assess your stress level today
  • Take a short break when you need it
  • Check in with a teammate about their wellbeing
  • Suggest a mental health idea to leadership
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