Exam Preview for 1456: Navigating Burnout: Managing Your Own Stress

Navigating Burnout: Managing Your Own Stress While Taking Care of Others

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1. How does burnout affect productivity and energy? It improves your social life and creates space for networking It reduces productivity and zaps your energy, leaving you feeling helpless It serves as an excuse to sleep in and ignore your work responsibilities It allows you to feel closer to loved ones, including your children
2. Burnout can look like? Distancing yourself from social activities and friends/family Excitement about upcoming projects Feeling well rested after vacation Empathy and compassion
3. Burnout can cause: Physical stamina Hair Loss Bursts of energy Restful sleep
4. If you find your current job unfulfilling, you might experience the following: Receiving praise from superiors Receiving actionable feedback for improvement Dreading going into work Feeling connected to your community
5. Which of these is not a sign of burnout in your workplace: Missed deadlines Poor conflict resolution Calling out more often Seeking a promotion in your current company
6. Which of the following is a technique for managing burnout: Thought stopping DEAR MAN EFT Tapping Points Motivational Interviewing
7. Self-Care does not include the following: Getting eight hours of sleep Spending time in nature Mindfulness practices like box breathing, stretching, and meditation Nominating yourself for a promotion with increased workload
8. Box breathing, also known as four-square breathing, involves: Rhythmic breathing for counts of 4 Boxing while deep breathing Breathing into a box Four short breaths
9. If I’m feeling overwhelmed at work, I should: Call out of work and go on an impromptu vacation Resign immediately Keep my thoughts to myself to remain strong and appear capable Ask a superior for guidance on managing my workload
10. If I’m experiencing unhelpful thinking patterns often, I should: Become reactive and lash out because blowing off steam can feel liberating Shut down the thoughts and not explore them Participate in new and interesting activities, even though it can feel scary to try something new Expect co-workers, friends, and family to fix it