110. Healing From Compassion Fatigue and Burnout with Amanda DeLaney of Financial FixHer

Amanda DeLaney is the founder of Financial FixHer - a podcast and community that aims to empower women to unburden themselves from complicated finances. She actually takes a pause here from money talk and lets us in on a very vulnerable time in her life.  She is in the midst of a family situation that is causing her some burnout and letting us in as she begins her recovery. 

I want to POINT OUT through this episode that burnout can hit ANYONE, ANYTIME.  It is NOT just healthcare workers who struggle with moral injury and compassion fatigue.  Burnout also comes from changes in our life that cause us to experience a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by CHRONIC STRESS. It is characterized by feelings of emotional exhaustion, cynicism or detachment from life/work, and a reduced sense of accomplishment or efficacy. Burnout can affect people in any walk of life, any profession, and can be caused by a variety of factors including workload, lack of control, interpersonal conflicts, and poor work-life balance.

 Burnout can affect people in any profession, NOT just healthcare workers. Here are some common causes of burnout for people in other professions:

Workload: Having too much work and feeling overwhelmed can lead to burnout. This can happen when there is a high volume of work, tight deadlines, or not enough support or resources to get the job done.Lack of control: Feeling like you have no control over your work or the direction of your career can contribute to burnout. This can happen when there is a lack of autonomy or decision-making power in your role.Monotony: Doing the same thing day in and day out can be tedious and draining, leading to burnout. This can happen in jobs that lack variety or creativity.Interpersonal conflict: Conflicts with coworkers or managers can be stressful and draining, especially if they are not resolved or if they persist over time.Lack of recognition: Feeling undervalued or underappreciated for your work can lead to burnout. This can happen when there is a lack of feedback or recognition for your contributions.Poor work-life balance: Working long hours or being expected to be available outside of work hours can lead to burnout. This can happen when there is a lack of boundaries between work and personal life.

Healing from burnout is IMPERATIVE because It can cause symptoms such as fatigue, irritability, anxiety, and depression. Burnout can also lead to decreased productivity, poor quality work, and increased absenteeism.

A few reasons why healing from burnout is crucial:

Physical health: Burnout can cause physical symptoms such as exhaustion, headaches, muscle tension, and sleep disturbances. If left unaddressed, burnout can increase the risk of developing health problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and depression.Mental health: Burnout can also have a negative impact on mental health. It can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and irritability. Left unaddressed, burnout can lead to more serious mental health problems such as anxiety disorders, depression, and substance abuse.Work performance: Burnout can affect work performance, leading to decreased productivity, poor quality work, and increased absenteeism. This can have a negative impact on an individual's career, as well as on the success of the organization they work for.Relationships: Burnout can also affect personal relationships, leading to conflict and stress at home. This can have a further negative impact on an individual's mental health and well-being.

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