NEW THINKING
Burnout has become a buzz word in our hectic lives, and now the World Health
Organisation has recognised it as an official medical diagnosis. “Burnout syndrome”
has been added to the organisation’s International Classification of Diseases
- widely used as a benchmark for diagnosis – and is defined as “a syndrome
conceptualised as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not
been successfully managed.” According to the WHO, burnout has
three characteristics: feelings of energy depletion or
exhaustion; increased mental distance from one’s job,
or feelings of negativity or cynicism related to one’s
job; and reduced professional efficacy.
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wind down
Sunday evening can bring with it a set
of the ‘Sunday Scaries’ – the anxiety that
Monday is just around the corner. Writer
Kathleen Wong shares an idea for saying
goodbye to end-of-weekend anxiety: “Plan
an enjoyable – preferably offline – activity,
like taking a walk or reading a good book,
and if it helps you unwind, leave the phone
at home. Staying mindful about what’s
happening around you will distract you
from anxious thoughts about tomorrow.
As the day winds down, set intentions for
the week. These
will help you
regain control
of your
worries
and look
forward to
conquering
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