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Overcoming Burnout

Have you experienced the following?

  • High stress work environment
  • Exposure to traumatic events
  • Long and irregular work hours
  • Emotional toll of helping others in crisis
  • Inadequate staffing
  • Chronic fatigue and exhaustion
  • Insomnia or disrupted sleep patterns
  • Frequent headaches or migraines
  • Gastrointestinal issues
  • Weakened immune system or frequent illness
  • Increased substance abuse
  • Social withdrawal
  • Neglect of personal hygiene or appearance
  • Procrastination or avoidance of work
  • Aggressive or reckless behavior
  • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
  • Decreased job performance or productivity
  • Memory problems or forgetfulness
  • Negative or cynical thoughts about work and/or life
  • Loss of creativity or problem solving abilities
  • Strained relationships with family or friends
  • Conflicts with coworkers or supervisors
  • Difficult maintain work-life balance
  • Reduced job satisfaction and engagement
IF YOU HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THESE SYMPTOMS, THEN YOU MAY BE EXPERIENCING BURNOUT.

Option #1

Seek Professional Help

ASCO employees and their immediate family members get FREE EAF therapy.

Choose from three culturally competent therapy providers for first responders:

Did we mention its FREE?

Also FREE is our peer support, mentorship, and Revital Colorado

Option #2

Healthy Coping Mechanisms

Put the adult beverage aside and try journaling, art therapy, music, physical activity like yoga or martial arts, hiking, paddleboarding, gardening, choosing healthy foods and hydrating with water.

Build in self-care and mindfulness time to relax and partake in hobbies. Be aware of each breath you take with deep breathing practices. Set down the cellphone and get enough sleep and rest.

Set boundaries at work and in your personal life.

Option #3

Build Resilience and Support Systems

Take resilience-building classes, learn about stress management and emotional intelligence. Learn about managing vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue because you face A LOT of this everyday at work,

Have a continuous learning mindset and strive for professional development.

Lean on family, friends, and colleagues for support.