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In this podcast, Wilmar Schaufeli (author of "The Burnout Bubble") takes a fresh look at burnout by presenting it as a broad spectrum, from mild symptoms to severe failure. He addresses the common misconception that all forms of burnout are the same and about our ability to recover.
Essential takeaways from the podcast:
- Prevention over cure: it is crucial to prevent burnout. Be alert to the first signs of too much stress.
- Recognize your limits: listen to your body and mind and recognize when things are getting too much. Accepting that you can't take it anymore for a while is okay.
- Seek support: talk about your feelings and challenges with someone you trust, whether a professional or a neighbor.
- Adapt the workplace: the work environment should be supportive and adapted to what workers need to function well.
- Ensure balance: work should be in line with what employees can handle and want. This requires a balance between skills, motivation and work requirements.
- Invest in people: focus on long-term employee well-being by giving them room for personal and professional growth.
- Be flexible and creative:cCreate a work environment that encourages creativity and personal growth without unnecessary bureaucracy.
- Smart reintegration: a thoughtful reintegration process is essential, with workload adjustments to avoid relapse.
- Stay in the conversation: open communication about well-being is crucial. Take signs of stress or burnout seriously.
Wilmar emphasizes that addressing burnout requires both personal adjustments and structural changes within the organization. This creates a more resilient and healthier work environment.
Links
Check out the book 'The burnout bubble - the real story' here
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