Currently, one of the main problems that we address in our consultation is the so-called burnout or work stress Therefore, we are going to try to reflect what it consists of, what consequences it usually entails and how we can address it.
We usually think that stress equals workload and that it always means discomfort, but that is not exactly the case. What we understand by stress does not have to be something negative in a certain amount, can activate us and make us perform better.
On the other hand, what we usually understand as stress with negative connotations usually occurs when there is an imbalance between the tasks that we must do or that are demanded of us and our possibilities, that is, we do not feel capable of responding to certain demands. Therefore, in the work environment, it is very common for this type of discomfort to arise.
Furthermore, work stress It is usually associated with other factors that in turn cause it indirectly such as the following.
There may be other additional causes s depending on the context in which you work.
What does a person who suffers from work stress feel?
Work stress It usually manifests with one or all of the following symptoms
How can we get rid of this problem?
If you have detected that you suffer from work stress, it is very important and necessary to request psychological help Since, although wanting to stop this stress is a great step, wanting to do it alone and not knowing how can generate greater frustration and be another added burden.
Furthermore, deciding, for example, to give up certain tasks or change jobs, is something that is usually difficult to do without suffering even more stress. For this and other reasons, Having a psychologist accompany you on this path is essential
In psychological therapy, exactly what the reasons for this stress are are assessed, since managing a bad work environment or an inadequate leadership style on the part of the superior is not the same as not having free time.
Once what the patient feels and why has been detected and evaluated, we proceed to provide them with tools for:
That is, it works on a triple level, at a physiological level (reduce anxiety, irritability, depression…) at a cognitive level, and at a behavioral level (what can I do to change what is happening to me?).
