Burnout impacts more than the individual and its impacts can last for years after recovery. We review the six (6) universal causes of burnout and the solutions for short- and long-term recovery and prevention for you and those closest to you.
* Work Overload (too much work; poor time management skills; low competency)
* Lack of Control (micromanagement, work below skill level)
* Insufficient Rewards (low pay; high expectations)
* Social Divisions (poor work practices, poor policies, etc.)
* Sense of Injustice (perceived mistreatment; poor management)
* Value Conflict (wrong role; wrong industry; wrong reasons for choosing job)
Do you have experience of your own? How did you recover from burnout? What are you doing to prevent this from happening to yourself or those in your care in the future?
Now, you can help others! Share your story on the Solutions Manual.
Resources
Read more: Burnout - Solutions Manual
Podcast: Survival Mode: Burnout, Part 1
Article: Optimising Sleep for Lifelong Health and Longevity
2025 UK Report on Burnout - Mental Health UK
Press: The 6 Causes of Burnout (and How to Avoid It)
