What is burnout? Prevention tips and advice
Burnout is a complex issue marked by feelings of extreme tiredness, detachment from one's work, and a reduced feeling of success. This situation mainly occurs in settings with long-term job stress that hasn't been effectively controlled, but it is now acknowledged in different areas outside of conventional job settings, including education, caregiving roles, and even in high-stakes athletic activities.The term was first coined in the 1970s by psychologist Herbert Freudenberger, who observed a pattern of fatigue and cynicism among healthcare professionals. Over the decades, as the modern workplace evolved, burnout has gained acknowledgment as a serious occupational hazard, prompting organizations…
