LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – A Forbes article released last year shows two-thirds of Americans were experiencing some level of burnout.<\/p>\n
Nicole Noble, an assistant professor in the clinical mental health counseling program at TTUHSC, says that can create problems for those experiencing it.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt often shifts the way a person feels about their work, their relationships, and even themselves,\u201d Noble said. \u201cIt makes them feel depleted, detached, or they don\u2019t have a sense of control or they\u2019re not effective anymore at work.\u201d<\/p>\n
Noble says burnout typically occurs during \u201ctransitional phases,\u201d like the end of the year or a school semester, but it can happen at any time.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople can be in a sustained burnout state for an extended period of time,\u201d Noble said. \u201cThey can still show up to work but just aren\u2019t feeling as effective.\u201d<\/p>\n
Noble says it can be hard to see someone you know struggle with burnout, but there are warning signs.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey may be experiencing physical symptoms,\u201d Noble said. \u201cSleep deprivation, increased irritability can be a sign; a sense of what\u2019s the point, why are we doing this?\u201d<\/p>\n
If you see a loved one struggling, Noble says encourage them to practice self-care, be supportive, listen, and recommend activities they used to enjoy. <\/p>\n
She says with a greater focus on physical and mental health, these steps can go a long way in helping people get their lives back on track.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think we expect too much of ourselves often and don\u2019t think we engage enough self-compassion,\u201d Noble said. \u201cThe more we can recognize a workload throughout the day, \u2018that was a long day, and I should engage in some restful activity now\u2019, that could be helpful. We just want to push through and carry the workload for all, but if we can take care of ourselves, we\u2019ll do a better job at everything else.\u201d<\/p>\n
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