Do These 6 Things And Banish Career Burnout For Good

Welcome to generation burnout, population: you! If you’re finding yourself in a losing battle between work and play, whilst trying to land your dream job or score that promotion, then you’re going to want to keep reading… What Is It? Burn out, recognised in May 2019 by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a medical condition , is classified as "a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed”. WHO reports symptoms as ‘feelings of energy depletion’ and ‘increased mental distance from one’s job’ and ‘reduced professional efficacy’. Sound familiar? Who Experiences It? Gen Z and millennials are at particular risk. A recent Australian Psychological Society study found younger generations are currently experiencing the lowest levels of wellbeing—more than 35% suffer ‘significant distress’, greater than 26% have ‘above normal anxiety levels’ and higher than 26% live with ‘extremely severe depression’. Researchers pinpoint financial pressure, lifestyle comparison and fomo—largely from social media—as the driving forces. Here’s How To Fix It #1 Swap Booze For A Bath With Benefits According to studies 80% of individuals find bathing a relaxing experience. Our tip? Pop on your fave podcast and top up your tub with a few drops of magnesium oil. Clinical researchers say magnesium promotes physical recovery and mental stillness; whilst another academic study notes dead sea salt contains magnesium, calcium and potassium—all of which activate the parasympathetic nervous system, counterbalancing stress. #2 Improve Your Focus With White Noise White noise is a game changer for those that struggle to hold their attention for long periods (hello meetings) by improving concentration and memory. Academics also note white noise enhances the release of happiness hormone dopamine boosting your mood too. In doing so, this addresses two of the hallmark symptoms of burnout—emotional fatigue and inattention. There are a bunch […]

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