Overcoming Job Burnout

Ebook

How to Renew Enthusiasm for Work

Many people experience work as drudgery and their jobs as painfully empty. The malaise that results is a painful process that adversely affects work, health, interpersonal relationships, leisure pursuits and self-confidence, as well as ability to perform effectively. This job burnout is caused by feelings of powerlessness-damned-if-you-do; damned-if-you-don't situations that sap motivation. Once it begins burnout becomes a self-propelling vicious cycle that is difficult to reverse. The recipe for change is at your fingertips. OVERCOMING JOB BURNOUT tells how to recognize the symptoms of burnout and steps to take to renew enthusiasm for work. The key is to develop personal power-an "I Can Do" attitude and ability to influence your work environment. Learn how transforming stress, pacing yourself, building skills, tailoring your job to fit you, building social support, changing jobs, thinking powerfully, and developing detached concern empower you and refuel your enthusiasm for work. Includes practical for managers.