Why do some people suffer from burnout while others with the same workload do not?
What is the difference between them?
As we have discussed in previous emails, thoughts are our paint and reality is our canvas.
There are ways of thinking that determine whether we are more prone to burnout than others. These ways/patterns also greatly shape our personality.
What are some of these ways, and how can you identify them?
- Demanding and Perfectionist:Phrases such as "it is necessary to," "you have to." At work, thoughts such as: "What I do must always be flawless and perfect." More unconsciously, there is the "I have to do things right to deserve the approval of others."
- Extreme approval: This involves a lack of boundaries. "I am always available, at all hours, every day." Seeks to be loved by everyone around them. Pleasing, serving, even if it goes against what the person wants/feels.
- Overestimating success:Here, success equals self-worth. If I don't have one, I don't have the other. "To be someone, I have to be successful," "I can't stop until I'm successful."
- Catastrophizing: Thisperson expects the worst in every situation. What if I lose my job? "It's the worst thing that could happen to me." Nothing around them suggests this possibility, but the thought remains constant in their mind.
- Illusion of control:He takes all responsibility upon himself. "Everything depends on me," "I am responsible for everything." They carry their burdens and those of others on their shoulders.
The first and most important step is to identify which one predominates in us. The second is to know what the root of these ways of thinking is:
Why do I need approval from others? If that's what I expect, does it mean that I don't approve of myself? What image do I have of myself?
The best way to identify which way of thinking predominates in us is with a guide.
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