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New Delhi: One thing that every employee will nod their head in agreement with is that ever since working from home became a practice due to the COVID-19 pandemic, work hours and workdays have been all over the place. While this initially did not seem like a big deal, a lot of people are now experiencing low productivity, and low mental, physical energy to sit and work all day anymore. While stress and mental health issues are on a rise during the pandemic, these feelings could have a link with what people are now calling the 'Work from home burnout.'
Burnout is defined as a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused due to excess and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to keep up with your own expectations, and demands of others. While people who have gone back to working from offices are at a high risk of the viral infection, it seems that those working from home do not have it very easy either.
Distinguishing burnout from regular stress or another mental health issue is not very difficult, but people mostly live in denial, as there are no set norms r symptoms to define the condition. Some signs that you have reached a point of burnout include -
While burnout is not a clinically diagnosable mental health condition, it needs to be taken seriously, especially during this time when mental health issues are soaring high. Here are some ways to manage burnout.
Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a professional healthcare provider if you have any specific questions about any medical matter.
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