We present to you 7 types of burnout, how to recognize them and how to solve the problem.
Between work, family responsibilities, the pandemic, and a host of other stressors, life can become extremely difficult, often leading to burnout. The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized burnout as "occupational phenomenon" respectively "a syndrome conceptualized as the result of chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed." Beyond this fairly general definition, there are seven recognizable types of burnout. Read more about individual types than you see Rachael Todd, spiritual burnout coach and founder of Return To Flow, a coaching company "achievers who want to give up the constant struggle and embrace a new way of working."
1. A man who takes on more than he can handle
Todd believes that one of the main signs of someone who takes on more than they can handle is chasing the goal rather than enjoying the process. This person he craves praise for his achievements, he feels guilty if he doesn't do something and is always chasing something with no end in sight. All this can lead to distorted and unrealistic expectations of oneself and others (the latter occurs when such a person evaluates another individual's "healthy" schedule as unambitious or lazy).
Todd's advice for people who take on more than they can handle: "Enjoy the journey to achieving your goals by prioritizing process over product and quality over quantity."
2. Task master
Todd says the foreman did the trick focuses too much on "doing" rather than "being". They judge themselves for not trying hard enough, believe that the more they push, the more likely they will succeed, and focus heavily on discipline.
Todd's tip for handymen: "Watch how you feel and how much you accomplish when you're a little more relaxed about all your tasks."
3. A perfectionist
We all know that person who he believes that anything less than perfect (whatever that even means) is failure. A perfectionist never allows himself to make mistakes, has trouble completing projects because he always thinks there is a way to improve them. He has an all-or-nothing mentality, which means he thinks you're either successful or you're not - there's no gray area.
Todd's advice for perfectionists: "Use your ideals as guides, not absolutes, and aim for 80 percent, not 100 percent."
4. Micro manager
A micro manager, also known as a supervisor, se struggles tremendously with trusting anyone to do anything. Because of this, he takes on the job himself, believing in that old adage that if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. This leads not only to fatigue, but also to the resentment of other people, whom the micro-manager feels cannot do things on their own.
Todd's advice for micro-managers: “Practice carrying out small tasks. Start with activities that drain your energy and are not aligned with your strengths or abilities.”
5. Contestant
Is there anything more important in life than winning? Not for competitive people, says Todd. These people do whatever it takes to win or succeed they constantly compare themselves to others and get upset at others' successes (or secretly wish them to fail). Along the way, they often distance themselves from those people whose victories they are jealous of and strive to the point of exhaustion to advance.
Todd's advice for competitors: "Be careful to recognize the unique qualities and strengths of yourself and others."
6. A person who wants to please others
It's no surprise that people who want to please others are obsessed with it to the point that yes they believe that by bending they will avoid disappointing or hurting the people around them. This leads to difficulty setting boundaries, excessive fear of upsetting someone, and doing what others want even if it is not in their best interests.
Todd's advice for people who like to please: "Remember that by saying 'no' to one thing, you are saying 'yes' to something else."
7. A man who overthinks
There is occasional overthinking and then there is the belief that focusing on the problem will solve it. The latter is the hallmark of a person who overthinks, and Todd describes him as someone who spends more time thinking than action and gets bogged down in details. Such people often have trouble sleeping (because their brains won't shut off) and spend a lot of time worrying about things they have no control over.
Todd's advice for overthinkers: "Practice mindfulness every day to stay in the present moment."
