Flirting with Burnout
Posted in Personal Development, Professional Development by Thomas Cantrell
on May 27, 2009 No Comments yet
An interesting review of burnout from A List Apart:
You may be flirting with burnout if:
- Every day is a bad day
- You are no longer emotionally invested in your job or the work you’re doing
- You feel unappreciated or do not feel like you’re making a difference in your job
- There is a clear disconnect between your personal values and what is expected of you
- Self-defined goals or those imposed on you are unrealistic or unreasonable
- A significant amount of your day is focused on tasks that are not fulfilling on a personal or emotional level
These indicators are good to remember. It can mean that our balance is off, or it can mean that we are doing the wrong things. Either way, these indicators are important to keep an eye out for before there is a stronger emotional effect on our lives.
Finally, a personal note. I want to assure readers that I don’t feel burned out. Rather, my personality type is such that I need to be constantly aware of when I am running myself too thin.