The Impact of Competitive Lifestyles: Understanding and Preventing Burnout
by
kamal ji
Finding Balance in a Stressful World: Strategies to Avoid Burnout and Thrive
Experts suggest that the highly competitive and stressful modern lifestyle, including for children in school, often leads to burnout. Burnout is characterized by a disruption of equilibrium and poor coping strategies. It is commonly observed in fast-paced, competitive professions such as engineering, design, development, and journalism. Sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits also contribute to burnout. It's not just the younger generation affected; people in their 40s often reach a saturation point and question the value of their work. To avoid breakdown, taking breaks, finding purpose in your work, delegating tasks, exercising, managing stress through techniques like meditation and yoga, and assessing your interests and passions are recommended.