Preventing Burnout with
Online Counseling

Do you dread the prospect of waking up and going to work, day after day? Can you not sleep or eat well because of work-related stressors? Is your commitment or passion to your job just not there like it used to be? If you said yes to any of these questions you are not alone. You may also be experiencing symptoms of burnout.

Rates of stress and overwhelm at work are continuing to rise. According to a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), about 63 percent of US employees are struggling with the pressure that comes with their work. This means that only approximately one third of American workers report feeling that they are managing their work stress.

What Leads to Burnout?

No matter your field or how much you love what you do, work comes with inherent stressors. When this stress continues to build and build without an outlet you can start to feel overwhelmed. Going through the motion’s day after day through the years can leave you feeling numb and bored. Increased responsibilities can add to feeling overwhelmed. Other changes in your life can contribute to this as well.

If you are passionate about your work, you likely want to continue working in your field for many years. Unfortunately, sustaining your love for your job may be easier said than done. Doing the same things over and over can be tiring. Add to that other responsibilities and demands you face in other areas of your life, and you may not know what to do. All of this can increase your susceptibility to burnout.

What is Burnout?

When people are experiencing burnout, they will often have depression like symptoms in direct relation to their work or role. These symptoms can affect you mentally, emotionally and even physically. Burnout can be considered a natural response to all the pressures generated within the workplace and complicated by your personal life and emotional health. Therapy can help. With online counseling seeing a counselor is easier than ever before.

Symptoms of burnout can consist of:

  • Fatigue
  • Excessive worry
  • Sleep disturbance
  • Aches and pains
  • Frequent headaches
  • Sad mood
  • Increasingly pessimistic outlook on work and life
  • Reduced performance at work
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Gastrointestinal distress

If you feel that these signs coincide with how you are feeling you are not alone. Counseling can help.

Burnout Intervention

Burnout is real and it is powerful. It can happen to anyone. Passionate and driven people, those who are transitioning, and those with increased stress tend to be more susceptible. You don’t have to continue down the path of burnout if you are already feeling overwhelmed.

Seek intervention from a knowledgeable counselor independently contracted with Carolina Counseling Services – Fuquay-Varina, NC. Early intervention can be key in stopping burnout. Contact us today to schedule your first appointment.