Burnout is an important topic to discuss because it has a wide range of consequences.
Whether you are a teacher or a school leader, you may be worried that you are heading toward burnout.
To know more about how to recognize that you are experiencing burnout, continue reading.
General Symptoms Of Burnout
- When you are burnt out, you feel that whatever you do is not enough.
- Burnout leaves you feeling empty inside with no motivation to do anything that you once loved.
- You feel that you don’t want to go to work or attend meetings.
- You care for nothing with a constant and high level of anxiousness.
- You don’t have any hope within your work context and can’t see the situation changing for the better.
Body Signals That You Are Burning Out
- Feeling mentally and physically exhausted. This feeling makes you no good to anyone or anything.
- Feeling like crying.
- Looking pale, withdrawn and not very well.
- Always feeling tired with constant aches and pains.
- Often twitching in your eyes.
- Experiencing trouble in sleeping.
- Feeling constant dread about opening emails, messages or interacting with colleagues
Additional Signs Of Burnout
- Restlessness
- Little patience
- Tearfulness
- Skin Complaints
Thoughts When You Are Burning Out
- I’m useless.
- I’m going to be fired.
- I don’t belong here.
- Taking a break looks lazy.
What Can Teachers Do To Remedy Burnout?
If you think that you might be heading towards burnout, it will be essential to give yourself plenty of self-compassion.
- Be kind to yourself.
- Ensure you rest. Rest is a crucial part of the equation. If you think that taking time off will help you, then take it.
- Speak to someone. Share your concerns with a friend or with your line manager, speaking about it will help.
- Always seek the professional help that makes you believe that anything is changing – It will help significantly.
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