Kindness Incorporated Wellbeing in Construction Summit We need a burnout revolution 10:15am – 11:00am Anna Pinkerton Burnout Prevention Specialist Kindness Incorporated
We Need A Burnout Revolution
‘Burnout Is SO Much More Than Needing a Holiday’
Burnout; a Drip Drip JourneyTo Breakdown
It’s Not Personal It’s Neurological
It’s The Hardworking, Strong, & Dedicated Who Burnout These people are used to extending themselves beyond their limits Fine and necessary occasionally, but NOT a way to live & stay well These people know how to focus, & put projects, profit and others’ above themselves These people believe having their own needs, of rest, nutrition, play time, and desires, is secondary
The True Cost Of Burnout Physical health Emotional and Psychological health Nutritional health Relationship health Sexual health Parenting health Friendship health Financial health Happiness health
It’s Time To Start a Revolution
To Look After These People
These People
and these.......
‘Traumatic Breakdown’ You can’t break gently Rupture Collapse Despair
Burnout = Traumatic Breakdown, & PTSD Flashbulb and flashback memories Hyper-vigilance & startle response Can’t interpret physical or auditory stimuli Avoid all triggers Sleep problems: getting off to sleep, staying asleep, fitful sleep, nightmares Memory difficulties Neurological overload, retching, trembling Extreme Anxiety
6 months to 2 years to RECOVER Some do NOT
Think about the real price....
12 Signs of Burning Out I don't recognise myself anymore My head is so full I can't take another demand Some days I wonder what would happen if I just kept walking, driving, or stayed on the train? I'm embarrassed about feeling worn down I feel, most days, no one truly appreciates me Every morning I have a gut deep dread of the day
I'm anxious, all the time and I can't put my finger on one thing. My mind used to be sharp, and quick I've lost my 'mojo' and don't feel excited by things anymore I swear at, harangue and berate myself I physically hurt myself So many things make me angry, even the smallest things
Almost Everything CAN Wait, We Just Don’t Believe It Can!
The simplest of things early on help prevention Say yes to the cup of tea you think there's not time for!
Why is the break important? 1) It gives your body and mind a rest 2) It reduces adrenalin & cortisol within your system 3) It tells your brain that you are looking after yourself, you are looking after your whole system and life
The Burnout Revolution Accept we’re all fully human Become companionable to ourselves as well as others Become our own best mate not our own worst enemy
People Need Permission and Help To: Take breaks every day Eat lunch everyday Stop & think 'What do I want, what do I need?’ Be KIND in their thoughts and actions towards themselves Find a way to play in their day Carry on with due regard, not regardless ADJUST their day accordingly Allow them to change their mind Know tough times shouldn't break them or you
Remember The TRUE cost of Burnout and Traumatic Breakdown is a complete collapse of everything you know
Early Burnout Detection Prevents Precarious Mental Healthiness
Please Help People To “Consistently give their work life all they've got, but not consistently more” Thank YOU
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