Coping with burnout

For many of us working from home during the pandemic, the blurred boundaries between home and work have made it much harder to switch off and realise when we may be experiencing burnout.

Burnout isn’t technically a diagnosis, but instead refers to a collection of symptoms. You may feel exhausted, have little motivation for your job, feel irritable or anxious and you may see a dip in your work performance.

Tips for coping with burnout

Take your annual leave: A lot of us aren’t taking leave during the pandemic, but regular breaks help us to feel refreshed.
Make sure you are getting good sleep: If you're having problems sleeping, please see our sleep tips.
Ask for help: Let somebody know how you are feeling. Your manager may be willing to adjust your workload or hours if you're feeling very stressed out.
Schedule in things which bring you joy: Make time for relaxing and your hobbies.
Try to finish on time if you can: Without the commute home, it’s easy to work into the evening but try to avoid this.

A recent study by Monster found that 69% of employees working from home are experiencing symptoms of burnout.

Find more support on our workplace and coronavirus hub

Support for key workers

We know so many of our NHS staff and other key workers are experiencing burnout right now. Read on for more on our support for key workers and access ore support from Our Frontline.