How to avoid emotional burnout

Our emotional and psychological health is one of the most important aspects of our lives, especially for everyday work. What should you do if you feel exhausted? Will work change help you feel better? In this article, I will try to offer a few tips on how to understand your state of mind and what to do next.

The easiest way for this is to simulate a few of the most common emotions on your job and how to analyze them. Also, we’ll discuss a to-do list of actions to prevent the deterioration of this situation.

Let’s imagine that you feel exhausted or feel too nervous during the day.  What could it be? Try to ask yourself:

• How long did I work in that company?
• Am I satisfied with my tasks/colleagues/general environment?
• Do I like my profession? What will be changed in another company in the same position?
• Do I have any private problems in my family or in my life generally that interfere with me?
• When was the last time I was on vacation?
• Do I do too much overtime?

These could be obvious questions, but let’s discuss every one of them.

How long did I work in that company?

Sometimes, I witnessed situations where an employee knew everything about the processes, tasks, and projects in the current company. They knew each person really well. He/She had worked there for quite a long period of time. So, in this situation, the specialist thinks that there is nothing interesting about it. They think that they are caught in a trap. Especially when it’s their first company in a career. They want to see other people, processes, and even the office.

Tell the candidate your name, position, and a few words about your experience. This is important because this candidate will feel appreciated by your side, and eventually, they could become your future colleague.

Also, don’t forget to share the agenda of the interview. Skilled professionals will feel more comfortable if they know the plan of the conversation. In this part, ask a candidate to give a general overview of their previous experience.

Am I satisfied with my tasks/colleagues/general environment?

From the first look, it appears like the previous one but has a few key differences. This person likes the company. But is overqualified for their current work conditions/tasks. In this case, you can request a higher position with more challenging tasks or additional responsibilities like a mentorship.