BURN OUT RECOGNITION AND PREVENTION BY SHARON PLATT-MCDONALD BUC HEALTH MINISTRIES DIRECTOR & DISABILITY AWARENESS COORDINATOR © Sharon Platt-McDonald
Health impact of an unbalanced and stressed lifestyle Adrenal Fatigue Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Sluggish immune system Mental Illness Thyroid issues High blood pressure over time can lead to: Hardened arteries Stroke, Heart attack, and death © Sharon Platt-McDonald
© Sharon Platt-McDonald STRESS OR BURN OUT? Stress Burnout Over-engagement Disengagement Emotions are over-reactive Emotions are blunted Urgency and hyperactivity Helplessness and hopelessness Loss of energy Loss of motivation, ideals, and hope Leads to anxiety disorders Leads to detachment and depression Primary damage is physical Primary damage is emotional May kill you prematurely May make life seem not worth living © Sharon Platt-McDonald
BURN OUT QUESTIONNAIRE © Sharon Platt-McDonald
© Sharon Platt-McDonald BURN OUT- Physical signs and symptoms of burnout Feeling tired and drained most of the time Lowered immunity, feeling sick a lot Frequent headaches, back pain, muscle aches Change in appetite or sleep habits © Sharon Platt-McDonald
Emotional signs and symptoms of burnout Sense of failure and self-doubt Feeling helpless, trapped, and defeated Detachment, feeling alone in the world Loss of motivation Increasingly cynical and negative outlook Decreased satisfaction and sense of accomplishment © Sharon Platt-McDonald
Behavioral signs and symptoms of burnout Withdrawing from responsibilities Isolating yourself from others Procrastinating, taking longer to get things done Using food, drugs, or alcohol to cope Taking out your frustrations on others Skipping work or coming in late and leaving early © Sharon Platt-McDonald
Burnout prevention tips Nurture spiritual growth Begin and end the day with a relaxing routine Adopt healthy eating, exercising, and sleeping habits Set boundaries Take regular time off Take a daily break from technology Nourish your creative side – enjoy a hobby Have fun Learn how to manage stress Asses your thinking (cognitive restructuring) Significant other - Prayer partner / buddy / mentor Support group © Sharon Platt-McDonald
© Sharon Platt-McDonald REST “TAKING THE TIREDNESS OUT OF LIFE” © Sharon Platt-McDonald
© Sharon Platt-McDonald Matthew 11:28-30 “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you know to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me – watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy of ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” © Sharon Platt-McDonald
FAVOURITE PLACE OF REST © Sharon Platt-McDonald
© Sharon Platt-McDonald THE SHEPHERD’S TOUCH “He makes me to lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside the still waters, He restores my soul” Psalm 23:2,3 © Sharon Platt-McDonald
© Sharon Platt-McDonald QUIET TIME TIPS FOR PEACE UNINTERUPTED TIME SCHEDULED TIME FORWARD PLANNING CONTINGENCY PLANS ATMOSPHERE ENVIRONMENT / AMBIENCE INDULGE THE SENSES © Sharon Platt-McDonald
© Sharon Platt-McDonald TIME MANAGEMENT © Sharon Platt-McDonald
© Sharon Platt-McDonald ENVIRONMENT © Sharon Platt-McDonald
© Sharon Platt-McDonald SELF TALK PERCEPTIONS BELIEFS MOOD OUTLOOK BEHAVIOUR ACTIONS THOUGHTS ATTITUDE © Sharon Platt-McDonald
© Sharon Platt-McDonald NUTRITION © Sharon Platt-McDonald
© Sharon Platt-McDonald EXERCISE © Sharon Platt-McDonald
© Sharon Platt-McDonald NEW BEGINNINGS © Sharon Platt-McDonald
© Sharon Platt-McDonald PEACEFUL REFLECTION © Sharon Platt-McDonald
© Sharon Platt-McDonald