Author: Silke Raab-Brock

Identifying and naming burnout in business at an early stage is part of relaxed corporate management. Silke Raab-Brock, graduate in business administration, expert in burnout prevention and author, gives a brief analysis of exhaustion and burnout in the business environment. Burnout trap – The expert sees self-care, personal development and benevolent leadership as a key to prevention and solutions. Mental strength and motivation are important virtues in a business context. However, when these are combined with outdated, encrusted structures and an environment of unreflective interaction, the most capable managers and employees can burn out. In the working environment, it is important to recognize symptoms of exhaustion and burnout at an early stage and to take preventative measures where possible. Managers must therefore be able to recognize and resolve the subtle mechanisms in their company that can lead to a culture of exhaustion in good time. In this article, Silke Raab-Brock provides an overview of the first warning signs and helpful approaches to holistic preventative measures. These include individual self-care as well as changes to the company structure, environment and management if necessary. Exhaustion and burnout: the limits and their meaning The transition from temporary exhaustion to serious burnout is fluid and often difficult to recognize, so early warning signs should not be ignored. A phase of exhaustion is usually temporary and can be quickly compensated for by a recovery period. Burnout, on the other hand, can be thought of as a chronic state of exhaustion. All physical, mental and emotional energy stores are empty. Serious mental and physical illnesses now meet with little resistance. It is said that it takes about as long to cure a burnout as it took to develop. This can be months, even years. Sometimes there is no cure at all, especially if burnout recurs. It is therefore crucial to react in good time and take preventative measures! Recognizing symptoms: physical, mental and emotional warning signals The first signs of exhaustion occur at various levels. Physical symptoms such as tiredness and headaches can occur as well as mental signs of forgetfulness and concentration problems. Emotional exhaustion often manifests itself first through mood swings and irritability as well as a lack of motivation and an inner distance from work. As a rule, states of exhaustion make themselves felt on different levels at the same time. As people usually have several “construction sites at once”, the symptoms must be seen in the overall context, i.e.… weiterlesen