S15E3: Understanding Burnout: It's Not About You

Hey lady, did you know that burnout is classified as an occupational hazard and not a mental health condition? It was news to us too, which is why this week Dr. Dom and Terri sit down and break down the truth about burnout and why it can manifest in us all differently. Day-to-day life can pile up and once you add in work stressors it can feel as though you are in a pressure cooker. Tune in for tips on how to release some pressure and identify ways to prevent it. Signs of Burnout:1.Feeling depleted or exhausted2.Feeling distant, negative, or cynical about the job3.Experiencing reduced professional efficacy4.Acting out of normal character5.Disengaging from self-care routine6.Punishing self for feeling burnt outReasons for Burnout:1.Unfair treatment at work2.Unmanageable workload3.Lack of role clarity4.Lack of communication and support from management/leadership5.Unreasonable time pressure***The responsibility of reducing and eliminating burnout is on the employer, not the employee.***How to care for self before during and after burnout:1.Identify and focus on what's within your control2.Make time for what brings you joy3.REST!!!4.Always have something that you're looking forward to5.Stay connected to your support systemQuote of the Day:“All my life I've been sick and tired. Now I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired.” -Fannie Lou Hamer Register here for the Vibrate Higher Empowerment Workshop!Wisdom Wednesdays with TerriCultivating H.E.R. Space SanctuaryResources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.