BA 366 Wellbeing

How do we move beyond burnout?

4 Step Framework:

Goal: Think of the end-goal (move beyond burnout to wellbeing)

Know: Understand what wellbeing is NOT & what it IS

Start: Take action with a micro-step

Persist: Set yourself up for sustainable success

Burnout

Burn-out is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It is characterized by three dimensions: inefficacy, exhaustion, cynicism,

Feelings of inefficacy

Losing value for yourself

Feelings of Exhaustion

depletion of mental or physical resources

Feelings of Cynicism

depletion of social connection

Self-care

Self-care is a discipline requiring:

- tough-mindedness

- deep and personal understanding of your priorities

- respect for both yourself and the people you choose to spend your life with

Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)

self-report measure that includes scales for three burnout dimensions. This provides a score on each dimension indicating not whether you have burnout, but rather, your spot on a continium.

Recovery

The process of restoring energy and reducing strain. (important when work is strenuous and improves wellbeing and job performance)

How to fix burnout? (Inefficacy)

focus on boosting sense of self via compassion or other compassion (like counting wins and comfort)

How to fix burnout? (Exhaustion)

Engage in self-care (cook a meal, take a nap)

How to fix burnout? (Cynicism)

Self-care may not be effective because the self focus may lead to further withdrawal; instead one could focus on extending the self, opening up, and helping others (words of encouragement)

How can managers help burned out employees?

- encourage taking personal time with a colleague

- provide resources

show how the organization values self-care

What should managers not do?

organize happy hours and forced social events

How can we prevent burnout & recovery from work daily? (1)

1. Doing low duty recovery activities

- Low duty: Less disengagement and better wellbeing/performance

How can we prevent burnout & recovery from work daily? (2)

2. Having reovery experiences

- 4 distinct psychological states. The point is to experience the state.

a. Detachment

b. Relaxation

c. Mastery

d. Control

How can we prevent burnout & recovery from work daily? (3)

3. Getting quality sleep
- sleep quality and not just quantity

How can we prevent burnout & recovery from work daily? (4)

4. Taking respites & micro-breaks (in/out of work)

- Respites increase engagement & lower burnout

- Micro-breaks improve performance

- Nature breaks are helpful