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Workers say one top regret is staying at a job too long, according to a survey by Resume Now. More people said they regret staying too long at a job over quitting. Workers say they regret not taking action over their careers over acting too soon. It might be better to quit than continue sticking it out in hopes it'll improve. Conversely, only about two in five workers said they regret quitting a job.
Persons: , it'll, Debbie Sorensen, Sorensen Organizations: Workers, Service Locations: UK, Germany, France, Denver
People continue to feel stress and anger while at work, but they can't quit the jobs they hate. A career expert and psychologist say you should outline what you like about your job. If you aren't in a position to quit your job, here are some tips on how to make heading to work more bearable. AdvertisementAdvertisementYou can always voice your concerns at work — with caution"If you have managers or coworkers you trust, it can help to get support," Sorensen said. Lastly, zooming out helps put everything in perspectiveNext time you find yourself spiraling at work, Sorensen advises you to acknowledge the larger situation.
Persons: , Debbie Sorensen, Sorensen, Leclaire Organizations: Service, ACT Locations: Gallup's State, Denver
Burnout manifests differently for everyone, but the root cause is often the same: our jobs. In 2019, the World Health Organization officially recognized burnout as an occupational phenomenon resulting from "chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed." Since then, employee burnout has steadily increased: Job burnout is at an all-time high since spring 2021, according to recent research from Future Forum, with over 40% of global workers reporting that they are emotionally spent. Part of avoiding extreme mental exhaustion and stress is paying attention to the red flags that could indicate your job, or company, may be conducive to burnout, says Debbie Sorensen, a Harvard-trained clinical psychologist in Denver. Here are the top 3 red flags to watch out for:
Persons: Debbie Sorensen Organizations: World Health Organization, Future, Harvard Locations: Denver
The price of being a people-pleaser can be steep — especially for your mental health. People-pleasers are especially prone to burnout at work, says Debbie Sorensen, a Harvard-trained clinical psychologist based in Denver. "They tend to be very kind, thoughtful people, which it makes it that much harder for them to set boundaries, not take on too much work or get emotionally invested in their jobs," says Sorensen. And being a constant yes-person is a double-edged sword: You might feel guilty telling others "no," and resentment every time you say "yes." The difference, Sorensen explains, is that people-pleasers tend to have difficulty setting boundaries, which can be "really exhausting" and lead to "chronic stress," she warns.
But you can ward off burnout by being vigilant about the early signs and leaning on one simple habit: self-awareness. Ask yourself: "Where is this feeling coming from, and why is it coming up now?" Ask yourself: "Where is this feeling coming from, and why is it coming up now?" You can also prevent burnout by re-framing how you think about stress, Sorensen notes. "As one of my colleagues once told me, 'When you're stressed about stress, you're stressed,'" says Sorensen.
Stress, even with the myriad of negatives it brings, can be addicting. Stress can cause a natural high by activating the arousal and attention centers in our nervous system, which, if prolonged, can be "as addictive as drugs," Hanna warns. In other words, your chronically stressed-out brain could be dependent on those small, euphoric hits of dopamine, says Debbie Sorensen, a Harvard-trained psychologist who specializes in burnout. But glorifying being busy all the time, both inside and outside of work, can be dangerous, making chronic stress and burnout all more likely. Research has shown that chronic stress, if unchecked, can cause high blood pressure, IBS, acne, and other health issues.
Burnout from workplace stress is at an all-time high since spring 2021, according to new research from Future Forum. At that time, 38% of workers reported burnout. Two types of people, however, are at a greater risk of burning out than everyone else: women and workers under 30. What's stressing Gen Z, millennials outGen Z and younger millennials entered the workforce during a global pandemic and amid concerns over rising inflation, recession fears and intense geopolitical conflict. All of this is causing Gen Z and young millennials to be more detached and less fulfilled in their professional lives.
We've all heard it before: Having a morning routine is essential to a successful life. There are science-backed benefits of having a morning routine: past research has shown that a consistent morning routine can reduce stress, boost your energy levels and improve your productivity at work. The benefits of doing a relaxing, offline activity in the morning will last throughout the day, Sorensen says, because you're starting the day off feeling "more grounded and recharged." "It gives you sustainable energy to help you power through the day and keep stress in check," she adds. "It's a really sweet, quiet moment of quality time that I look forward to, and it rejuvenates me before I plunge into work," she says.
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