Beating Burnout: Author Jen Rafferty On The 5 Things You Should Do If You Are Experiencing Work Burnout

Notice what’s happening in your body. Your body is constantly in tune with your feelings. Think about it — what does stress, overwhelm, anxiety and frustration feel like in your body? Sometimes you might experience increased heart rate, shallow breathing, clenched muscles or sweating. (I sweat big-time under stress!) When you become self-aware of your body, you start to recognize when you are out of alignment with how you want to feel. Your body is always trying to communicate with you; you just have to be a better listener.

Millions of Americans are returning back to work after being home during the pandemic. While this has been exciting for many, some are feeling burned out by their work. What do you do if you are feeling burned out by your work? How do you reverse it? How can you “get your mojo back”? What can employers do to help their staff reverse burnout?