1. BURN OUT RECOGNITION AND PREVENTION BY SHARON PLATT-MCDONALD
BUC HEALTH MINISTRIES DIRECTOR & DISABILITY AWARENESS COORDINATOR
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2. 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
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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
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4. BURN OUT QUESTIONNAIRE
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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
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6. 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
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7. 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
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9. 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
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REST
“TAKING THE TIREDNESS OUT OF LIFE”
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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.”
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12. FAVOURITE PLACE OF REST
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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
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QUIET TIME
TIPS FOR PEACE
UNINTERUPTED TIME
SCHEDULED TIME
FORWARD PLANNING
CONTINGENCY PLANS
ATMOSPHERE
ENVIRONMENT / AMBIENCE
INDULGE THE SENSES
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TIME MANAGEMENT
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ENVIRONMENT
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SELF TALK
PERCEPTIONS
BELIEFS
MOOD
OUTLOOK
BEHAVIOUR
ACTIONS
THOUGHTS
ATTITUDE
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NUTRITION
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EXERCISE
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NEW BEGINNINGS
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PEACEFUL REFLECTION
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