Connect with us

Culture

5 Unpopular Signs of Burnout That Hardworking M’sians Should Look Out For

Published

wob unique burnout
Source: rawpixel.com (Freepik) & oulaphone (Freepik)

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

Whenever we talk about burnout, most people would immediately think of the image of a demotivated person feeling exhausted from work. However, did you know that burnout may also come with various other symptoms that are not as popular? If you’re constantly feeling stressed at work lately and you worry about the risk of being burnt out, you should check this list to see if you’re experiencing any of these!

1. Having trouble falling asleep

young asian woman cannot sleep insomnia late night can t sleep sleep apnea stress sleep disorder concept 141345 321

It’s commonly known that the healthy amount of sleep for adults is seven to nine hours daily. However, studies have shown that being under immense stress can affect your quality of sleep. On the other hand, not getting enough sleep can also cause even more stress because you won’t be able to think clearly.

This is why restlessness and insomnia are two very common sleep-related issues that are linked to burnout. So, if you always lie awake at night having trouble falling asleep, you might need to review your level of stress at work.

What to do about it?

  • Stop scrolling on your phone 30 minutes before bedtime.
  • Drink chamomile tea to help your body relax.
  • Put on some essential oils (particularly lavender, ylang ylang or chamomile scent) to help with the ambience.

 

2. Feeling under the weather more often

sick woman mask sneezing train during coronavirus pandemic 53876 119711

If you often find yourself catching a cold without knowing the cause, it might be due to the immense stress you’re facing at work. Studies have found that while stress might not be able to directly cause you to catch colds, it can affect your immune system. Thus, this is why people who are headed towards burnout tend to fall sick easily as compared to people dealing with less stress. Apart from catching colds, you may also face other issues like headaches, nausea or digestive issues.

What to do about it?

  • Make sure to consume vitamin C and zinc supplements regularly.
  • Take a warm shower at night before going to bed.
  • Try to get enough hours of sleep.

 

3. Sudden weight gain

pexels andres ayrton 6551427

Burnout has also been commonly associated with weight gain. People who are facing burnout would usually face chronic levels of stress which can cause your body to release a hormone called ‘cortisol‘. Cortisol affects your body’s ability to process blood sugar and also causes it to store fat, particularly in the abdominal area. So, if you work in a high-stress environment and you notice that your weight is fluctuating but you haven’t changed anything about your diet, this might be your answer!

What to do about it?

  • If you feel like you’re stress-eating, try snacking on nuts instead of junk food.
  • Drink water regularly (water acts as a natural appetite suppressor and helps boost metabolism).
  • Walk around for at least 30 minutes to an hour daily.

 

4. Getting muscle pains often

asian working hard man with office syndrome have problem with part body arm shoulder head neck back healthy problem ideas concept 609648 1620

Another physical trait of burnout can be feeling pain in the muscles and joints. When you’re dealing with stress, your muscles and joints tend to be tense. This is further intensified if you deal with chronic stress and burnout because the tension in your muscle would not go away.  This can eventually cause muscle tension in parts of your body, typically the shoulders, head, neck and back.

What to do about it?

  • Set a timer to get up and stretch regularly, especially at work.
  • Take a warm shower to loosen the tension in your muscle.

 

5. Constantly feeling pessimistic

pexels karolina grabowska 8546862

As we know, people with burnout would lose their enthusiasm and motivation for work. They tend to adopt a very pessimistic attitude not just towards work but also other aspects of life. If you’re currently dealing with this, it might also be common for you to be more irritable and apathetic. Studies have found this is because when you’re dealing with burnout, you tend to feel like you don’t have a purpose or meaning in what you do, which results in a negative mindset.

What to do about it?

  • Try to not voice out your negative thoughts out loud. Instead, seek professional help and speak to a therapist/counsellor.
  • Pick up a self-care habit that can distract you from the bad thoughts.

 

So, did you notice if you have any of these symptoms? If you do, please take this as a sign to start taking care of your stress levels! We get that getting your job done is important but there is nothing more crucial than your mental health and well-being. To avoid getting burnt out, here are a few other things you can do to live a more balanced lifestyle:

  • Avoid checking work-related emails or texts after working hours (no matter how tempted you might be!).
  • Make full use of your annual leaves so that your body can have some breaks.
  • Confide in a trusty colleague so you can feel supported when dealing with challenges.
  • Pick up a breathing exercise that you can do daily to help calm your mind and unwind.
  • Do not forget to exercise regularly so your brain can produce more ‘feel-good’ hormones.

Do you have any other tips to prevent burnout? Share them with us below! 

 

Also read: KL Ranked 3rd Most Overworked City in The World, Singapore Ranked Best City To WFH

collage 1 5

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

feat image wtf case feat image wtf case
News3 hours ago

45yo Retiree in Perak Charged with Impregnating 12yo Daughter, Pleads for Lower Bail as He Has 6 Children to Support

A 45-year-old retiree pleaded not guilty to 3 charges of rape and sexual assault of his 12-year-old daughter, who is...

Dd FT 27 Dd FT 27
News4 hours ago

M’sian Travel Influencer Accused of Assaulting Female Tour Guide in Japan Remanded for 4 Days

Earlier, WORLD OF BUZZ reported that a Malaysian woman was assaulted and threatened with death by a fellow Malaysian travel...

collage 8 1 collage 8 1
News4 hours ago

“Crazy & absurd” – Home Affairs Minister Says Video of 3-Month-Old Baby Being Raped Was Sold Online

A 3-month-old baby was brutally raped, and the entire ordeal was recorded before the video was sold online. Home Affairs...

feat image stole register feat image stole register
News5 hours ago

M’sian Cashier Steals SGD57k from Workplace in S’pore to Spend on Online Gambling, Gets 17 Months in Jail

A 37-year-old Malaysian woman who worked as a cashier at a minimart in Jurong West, Singapore, has been sentenced to...

Dd FT 26 Dd FT 26
News5 hours ago

Man Caught Stealing From Gym Forced to Work Out as Punishment, Jumps Out 3rd Floor Window to Escape

A video has gone viral showing a man who, after stealing gym equipment, faced an unexpected form of punishment. According...

feat image taxi fake feat image taxi fake
News8 hours ago

Foreigner Tries to Pay Taxi Ride from Bangkok to Pattaya with a Packet of Cannabis, Gets Reported to Police

A 54-year-old taxi driver in Pattaya, Thailand, recently lodged a police report on a foreign passenger who tried to pay...

Dd FT 25 Dd FT 25
News8 hours ago

26yo Chinese Mum Sentenced to Jail for Selling Her 2 Sons to Fund Her Lavish Lifestyle & Tip Livestreamers

A 26-year-old woman from China has been sentenced to prison after being found guilty of selling her two biological children...

feat image nuclear feat image nuclear
News9 hours ago

“It will take 10 years” – Malaysia is Considering Nuclear Power as Long-Term Option for National Energy Supply

Deputy Prime Minister II Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has revealed that the Federal Government is considering nuclear power as part...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY