Alienation from work
Feeling frustrated and emotionally distant from work and the people you work with.
When work has taken
too much.
Burnout comes on gradually, as a reaction to prolonged job stress that leaves you exhausted, cynical, and feeling less effective. Career counseling helps you recover and rediscover direction.
- Burnout recovery
- Career counseling
- Practical stress strategies
Common signs of burnout.
Online quizzes can help you gauge burnout. Most look for signs like these:
Physical symptoms
Headaches, stomach problems, sore muscles, or chest pain.
Emotional exhaustion
Feeling drained and too tired to cope at work or at home.
Lost concentration and creativity
Missing details and losing interest in new ideas.
What causes burnout.
A 2018 Gallup report found five main causes of employee burnout: unfair treatment at work, an unmanageable workload, lack of role clarity, lack of communication and support from managers, and unreasonable time pressure.
Vacations are important, but they won’t cure burnout on their own. Lasting recovery comes from changing what you can in your environment and building sustainable stress strategies.
“Vacations are critical, but they won’t cure your burnout.”— Alira Family Therapy
Taking back control.
Recovery starts with what you can change.
Change what you can
Approach HR, talk with a supervisor, or explore a new role.
Manage stress sustainably
A realistic self-care plan (sleep, exercise, nutrition) that doesn’t become another source of stress.
Rediscover direction
Career counseling to clarify what you want next, and regular breaks built into your day and year.
If you’re struggling to find the creativity to build a happier work life, reach out.
Questions about burnout and career counseling.
They can overlap. Burnout is tied to work stress; if low mood follows you everywhere, we’ll look at depression too.
Not necessarily. Many people recover by changing how they work and what they ask for.
We are not an emergency service. Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, free and available 24/7. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
Find your spark again.
Let’s talk about what’s draining you and what could help.
Emily Brown, Client Care CoordinatorSchedule a consultation with Emily to be matched with the right therapist or coach for your needs and your timeframe.Individuals · In person in Los Gatos and by telehealth