Burnout is an intense state of exhaustion brought on prolonged periods of stress.
The personal and organizational costs of burnout have led to proposals for various intervention strategies. he most common recommendations have included: a) changing work patterns (e.g., working less, taking more breaks, avoiding overtime work, balancing work with the rest of one's life); b) developing coping skills (e.g., cognitive restructuring, conflict resolution, time management); c) obtaining social support (both from colleagues and family); d) utilizing relaxation strategies (mindfulness works!) ; e) promoting good health and fitness; and f) developing a better self‐understanding (via various self‐analytic techniques, counseling, or therapy).
