In honour of Movember (the charity that shines a light through the month of November on all things Men’s Health), we asked our experts at Seed for their top tips on how men can spot, avoid and overcome chronic stress and burnout.
Research shows that up to 35% of men experience burnout. Yet, when compared to women, less than half reach out for help. So, when does stress tip over into burnout? What are the signs to look out for? And what can men do to avoid hitting the burnout wall?
Last year, the World Health Organisation upgraded its definition of burnout to “chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” Yet, burnout doesn’t just ‘happen’… it is often the wall that people crash into when they don’t heed the warning signs.
Said Elizabeth O’Neill, Seed’s Holistic Health Coach, “Actually, burnout isn’t always work related – it can be due to a stressful life event such as illness, divorce or caring for a loved one. Here are my 3 red flags and ways to overcome them:”
Suzy Malhotra, Seed’s Career & Resilience Coach, uses practical, evidence- based methods such as the 5 Pillars of Resilience to measure where her clients are on the burnout spectrum. Said Suzy, “I love to use a car as a metaphor to help identify where focus is required as follows:”
Research around work recovery shows it’s imperative to detach from thoughts of work when the work day is done. Said Sue Solomou, Rapid Transformational Therapist, ‘Ruminating about work problems keeps stress going and magnifies false beliefs through constant replay.”
If you or someone you know needs support, email info@seedwellness.co.uk.
Movember is dedicated to continuing vital research into all things men’s health. To learn more or donate, visit www.movember.com.
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