Burnout
How can resources be preserved sustainably when periods of intense engagement are prolonged?
Burnout occurs when recovery capacities are no longer sufficient to sustainably compensate for the resources mobilized.
Burnout doesn't usually happen overnight. It often results from a prolonged mobilization of resources without sufficient recovery. Once it takes hold, it can affect energy, motivation, concentration, and feelings of effectiveness both at work and in daily life.
Within the teams
Burnout can have a lasting impact on people's health, but also on team dynamics and the organization's ability to function smoothly.
When it appears, it often reveals an imbalance between the resources mobilized and the resources available for recovery.
Preserving these recovery capacities helps to support the sustainability of the collective.
It is often overlooked that...
Burnout is not solely linked to an excessive workload.
It also depends on the ability to recover, restore resources, and find a balance between periods of engagement and periods of recovery.
When this capacity weakens over a sustained period, exhaustion can gradually set in.
What we can observe
Make an appointment• Persistent fatigue that no longer disappears with usual rest.
• A gradual decrease in energy and motivation.
• Difficulty recovering after demanding periods.
• A loss of interest or involvement in certain activities.
• A feeling of emotional or mental exhaustion.
• A decrease in the feeling of effectiveness or accomplishment.
• An increased sensitivity to stress or strain.
• An impression of operating more out of obligation than out of enthusiasm.
Burnout does not necessarily reflect a lack of willpower or commitment. It can be a sign that the body's recovery capacity has been significantly and persistently exceeded.
Sustainably support recovery capacities
Recovery plays a vital role in the well-being of individuals and teams. Creating conditions that allow for the restoration of mobilized resources helps prevent burnout and support more sustainable functioning over time.
Burnout is what happens when you try to give from an empty well.