Burnout Is a Mismatch Signal
Identify a burnout risk as a mismatch in work design rather than a personal weakness.
Burnout risk is easier to address when it is named as mismatch. Three dimensions to notice The Maslach lens points to exhaustion, cynicism or mental distance, and reduced efficacy. One hard day is not burnout. A repeated pattern across these dimensions is a signal to investigate. Six worklife areas Look for mismatch in workload, control, reward, community, fairness, or values. Each area suggests a different intervention. Workload may need scope. Control may need authority. Community may need support. Fairness may need a transparent decision. Why balance is not just personal discipline Boundaries and recovery help, but they cannot fully compensate…
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