Causes of Burnout

Now you know what burnout is and what are the symptoms to look out for.

• Unclear work expectations
• Lack of boundaries
• Working too much
• Taking on too many roles/tasks
• Wanting to do things perfectly
• Wanting to do everything together
• Difficulty saying no to more work/roles
• Always wanting to help others even when you have too much on your plate.
• Not taking breaks
• Not asking for help/support when needed
• Lack of a support system

If you can relate to these causes then there is a good chance you are on the road to burn out if you are not already there. But the good news is that identifying the causes gives you the opportunity to address them before you start to burn out.