The project starts by addressing burnout's symptoms, both physical and emotional. These include anxiety, low self-esteem, frustration, lack of focus, weight loss, tachycardia, and high blood pressure, among others. It also recognizes the importance of considering remote work and explains that it has many benefits, as it can make employers feel less connected to their company.
The team highlights the importance of companies taking steps to prevent and treat burnout since it’s not a syndrome that only impacts the person and their personal life, but also their productivity at work. Some of the strategies are based on promoting social support within the workplace by peers or supervisors. These can include active and non-judgmental listening, providing feedback and unconditional emotional support, and questioning beliefs about self-concept, self-esteem, and self-efficacy. Other strategies can be focused on the emotional side, such as meditation, self-knowledge, and assertiveness training.
This project brings awareness and attention to an important issue in the modern world. As shown in the statistics, cases of burnout are increasing, with people experiencing this syndrome at a very young age. Being aware of the signs of burnout helps companies and workers understand what they’re going through and how to best approach it for a proper recovery.
Fortunately, there are many strategies that can be implemented in the office, as well as in personal life, to prevent or treat this syndrome. Even small gestures, such as letting a person know their work is important and meaningful, can help.
Project participants:
Morena Amodeo
Olenka Chuna
Laura De la Mota
Paula García
Valentina Humphey
Ariana Muñoz
Carolina Andrea Ortiz
María Luz Weibel
Article written by: Adrian Cuellar Correa