Symptoms of burn-out syndrome and what to do
  • 5 years ago
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South Korea's business culture is notorious for over work.
Chronic stress from work, says the World Health Organization, is the the cause of burn-out.
elated stress.
Our Choi Si-young takes a closer look at the condition and how to deal with it.
According to the World Health Organization, burn-out is an occupational
health problem involving multiple symptoms linked to chronic work-related stress.
The symptoms occur simultaneously,... and include feelings of energy depletion, feeling distance from your job, negativity and reduced professional efficacy.
"We have people coming in who think that if they cannot finish a certain amount of work then they are worthless. These people make up the majority of those suffering burn-out. This is why we're talking about burn-out in a work-related context only."
Health experts say middle-aged men and those that work in occupations that require licenses to practice are more likely to suffer from burn-out.
"Men in their 40s are usually on the path to managerial positions, and evidently they feel more pressure than other people in the workplace."
Experts say the most frequently referenced symptom is "energy depletion or exhaustion."
To prevent burn-out, health professionals recommend trying not to bring work home and talking to someone when you're feeling down.
Counselors advise individuals suffering from burn-out to try and focus on their personal goals and things they have been overlooking due to the stress they've been under.
Choi Si-young, Arirang News.
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