The conventional wisdom is that burnout occurs to individuals because they cannot handle a hard, monotonous or draining job. But that implies that the problem afflicts people who are somehow weak or prone to boredom.
It's True! Physical symptoms of burnout include fatigue, panic attacks, increased drug/alcohol/tobacco use and either loss of appetite or weight gain (due to overeating). Burnout can lead to depression and physical illness if left untreated.
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Tip Because burnout can dull your curiosity, identify a skill or subject that interests you and enroll in a training program. Professional development workshops can expose you to new areas for growth. It can awaken your desire to learn—and help you reconfigure your existing job or land a new job that you find more exciting.
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