3 types of burnout that are ruining your productivity
You might have started your career with high spirits and motivation, but sooner or later that motivation started waning over time, leaving you drained and feeling stuck in a rut. If this sounds familiar, there is a high chance you might be experiencing burnout. Burnout is more common than you think, and it manifests in three primary types. Let us dive in and explore.
Overload burnout
Overload burnout happens when you push yourself too hard, like running a never-ending race. You might feel this way because you want to achieve your goals or because you feel a moral obligation. As a consequence, you might neglect your personal life to meet work demands. You begin dedicating more energy than is beneficial to pursuing your career or ambitions.
Under-challenge burnout
Under-challenge burnout hits when you find your workplace unexciting and your motivation fading. You might feel ignored and unacknowledged by your peers and managers. This frequently occurs in roles with limited growth opportunities. It's especially common when you feel disconnected from your coworkers and managers, a situation many remote workers face. Over time, this disengagement makes you avoid or become cynical about your work.
Neglect burnout
Neglect burnout arises when you lack sufficient guidance at work, causing you to feel helpless, frustrated, and uncertain. This struggle can lead to a sense of incompetence, even though you are perfectly capable; the workplace just lacks the resources needed for your role. Over time, your motivation gradually starts to wane, leaving you less enthusiastic about your job.
Signs to watch out for
There are some common warning signs of burnout. From lacking motivation at your job to feeling passive towards your tasks and the urge to procrastinate. The constant burden of feeling overwhelmed and helpless can weigh heavily. Relationships, too, take a hit with irritability directed at colleagues. On a broader scale, burnout can erode optimism about your career and future, making you question life decisions.
Here's how to address it
Dealing with burnout alone can be tough, and that is okay! Getting help from a psychologist can make a big difference. They can help you understand the type of burnout you are facing and why it is happening, and give you practical advice on how to overcome it. Once you know what kind of burnout you are dealing with, overcoming it becomes easy.
