Burnout is often defined as the physical, emotional and/or psychological exhaustion, the loss of interest or motivation in ones life due to excessive demands, self imposed or imposed by others, on ones time.
Herbert Fredenberger, a German born American Psychologist, penned the term burnout in the 1970’s. In Fact Fredenberger and his colleague North (Gail) theorised the process breaking it down into 12 phases:-
- Compulsion to prove oneself
- Working harder
- Neglecting their needs
- Displacement of conflict
- Revision of values
- Denial of emerging problems
- Withdraw
- Obvious behavioural changes
- Depersonalisation
- Inner emptiness
- Depression
- Burnout Syndrome
If you are feeling exhausted and overwhelmed why not schedule a counselling appointment with Blu Ripples today and together we can discuss and explore your concerns in a safe, caring and supportive environment.