Noticing the symptoms of a burnout early reduces sick leave, improves occupational well-being and prevents incapacity for work.
The signs of a burnout include:
- Fatigue that does not go away even after resting
- Feeling of insignificance and growing cynical
- Lowered professional self-esteem
- Irritability or anxiety
- Forgetting things and finding it difficult to pay attention
- Trouble sleeping
- Headaches, stomach pains, back pains, arrhythmia, frequent colds
Noticing the symptoms of a burnout early reduces sick leave, improves occupational well-being and prevents incapacity for work. With the right kind of treatment and the support of their work community, a person who has experienced a burnout can regain their full working capacity.
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