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RECHARGE ! Managing Stress and Avoiding Burnout. Overview. Define burnout Examine symptoms Explain causes Explore solutions Identify resources. A. Definition. Physical and/or emotional exhaustion that results from long-term stress or frustration. . B. Symptoms.
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Overview • Define burnout • Examine symptoms • Explain causes • Explore solutions • Identify resources
A. Definition Physical and/or emotional exhaustion that results from long-term stress or frustration.
B. Symptoms 1. Psychological • Depression • Apathy • Feeling overwhelmed • Anxiety • Worry • Impatience • Anger • Forgetfulness
B. Symptoms 2. Physical • High blood pressure • Ulcers • Muscle tension • Headaches • Weight change • Fatigue • Weak immune system
B. Symptoms 3. Behavioral • Substance abuse • Insomnia • Overeating • Bad temper • Irritation • Hostility
C. Causes • CHANGE • Mobility • Expectations • Time Pressure • Lack of supportive relationships • Overload • Illness & Death • Fear • Loss of control
D. Solutions • Power • Purpose • Passion • Perspective • People • Priorities
1. Power • Take control • Take responsibility
2. Purpose • Intentionality • Meaning • Focus
3. Passion • Do what you love • Play to your strengths
4. Perspective • Stress • Distress • Eustress • Gratitude (look down) • Volunteer • Change expectations
5. People • Relationships • Family • Friends • Co-workers • Community
6. Priorities • P/PC balance • Energy management • Sharpen the saw • Physical • Emotional • Mental • Spiritual • Pareto principle
E. Resources • Self-tests • http://www.mindtools.com/stress/Brn/BurnoutSelfTest.htm • http://www.lessons4living.com/burnout_inventory2.htm • Books • Swenson Margin / Overload Syndrome • Loehr/Schwartz The Power of Full Engagement • Covey The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
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