Are you suffering burnout?
Take this quick quiz:
Do you drag yourself to work?
Are you disillusioned about your job?
Do you have trouble getting started?
Are you lacking the energy to be consistently productive?
Have you become irritable or impatient with co-workers or clients?
Are you now finding it hard to concentrate?
Are you dissatisfied with your achievements?
Have you become cynical or critical at work?
Are you comfort eating?
Are you “self-medicating” i.e. using drugs or alcohol to feel better or numb out?
Is your sleep disrupted?
Are you experiencing unexplained headaches, stomach or bowel problems, or other physical complaints?
Are you experiencing any of the following:
Lack of control
Role ambiguity or confusion
Unclear job expectations
Dysfunctional workplace interactions
Workplace bullying
Being undermined by colleagues
Being micromanaged
Unpredictable extremes of activity
Lack of social support
Work dominating your time and effort leaving no energy to spend time with your family and friends.
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might be experiencing job burnout.
Consider talking to a GP or psychologist as these symptoms could also be related to health conditions, such as depression. If you feel you would benefit from psychological therapy. book at appointment with Chapman Marques Psychology & Relationship Counselling at Belconnen Specialist Centre. To book phone Reception on 6251 1880 or go online: reception@belconnenspecialistcentre.com.