A stressful race against the clock, a tense atmosphere, toxic management, an imbalance between personal and professional life… Burn-out affects more than 3 million people in France. As an employer, you have a role to play in preventing this from happening to your employees.

Burn-out is a state of depression that manifests itself as intense exhaustion after a situation of intense stress: high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease… Occurring in professions involving a high level of responsibility and pressure, it is the consequence of a lack of self-confidence, too much pressure, moral harassment or a professional transfer. It’s important to watch out for warning signs. The symptoms that make it possible to realize that one is a victim of burn-out are :

• Anxiety ;
• Excessive fatigue ;
• Loss of self-confidence;
• Irritability ;
• Feeling of exhaustion ;
• Sleep disorders ;
• Difficulty concentrating ;
• Lack of motivation ;
• Physical pain.

It’s essential to work on oneself, recognizing the signs of burn-out before it gets worse When burn-out is diagnosed, the doctor prescribes several weeks off work. The help of a therapist or psychologist can also help you find ways of getting better. Depending on how long you’ve been off work, you may need to undergo vocational rehabilitation.

To avoid burn-out, you need to learn to relax and listen to yourself. This can be done by taking a vacation, participating in physical or leisure activities, or going to the doctor to check for pathology. It’s also about learning to express what you’re feeling, to avoid holding on to what ails you, and to identify your own limits. Self-balance is the key to preventing burn-out.