6 Signs You're Burnt Out, Not Lazy

Laziness and burnout aren't always easy to distinguish; burnout is described as "a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion due to chronic stress and an inability to cope with it." Burnout can be masked by a few signs. Here are a few that tell you it's not laziness, but burnout. #burnout #laziness #version3 DISCLAIMER This video is for educational purposes and is based on personal opinions. This video is not a substitute for professional advice, but for general guidance. Please do not take this feedback as an attack on your character. This video was meant to be a self-improvement guide for those of you who have been feeling a little stuck. We advise you to always listen to your intuition and always do what is right for you. Writer: Chloe Avenasa Script Editor: Rida Batool Script Manager: Kelly Soong VO:: Amanda Silvera Animator: Lesly Drue YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong References: Korunka, C., Tement, S., Zdrehus, C., & Borza, A. (2010). Burnout: Definition, recognition and prevention approaches. Family & Community Health: The Journal of Health Promotion & Maintenance, 43(3), 311-318. American Psychological Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – 5th Edition. APA Publishing; Washington, DC. Leiter, M. P., Bakker, A. B., & Maslach, C. (Eds.). (2014). Burnout at work: A psychological perspective. Psychology Press. Greenglass, E., Fiksenbaum, L., & Burke, R. J. (1996). Components of social support, buffering effects and burnout: Implications for psychological functioning. Anxiety, stress, and coping, 9(3), 185-197. Cropanzano, R., Rupp, D. E., & Byrne, Z. S. (2003). The relationship of emotional exhaustion to work attitudes, job performance, and organizational citizenship behaviors. Journal of Applied psychology, 88(1), 160. Transcript: alugha Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/Psych2Go

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