Mental Health Patterns That Affect Work Burnout Worksheet Overview
Work burnout is tough for everyone, but it can be particularly difficult if you experience some common mental patterns. These patterns may have been helpful in the past, or might still be helpful in other contexts. But if your work is stressful, these patterns can contribute to burnout over time because they sap your energy and confidence.
This worksheet will cover some of the following common mental health patterns that contribute to burnout at work:
- People-Pleasing
- Perfectionism
- Imposter Syndrome
- Self-Worth Defined by Work
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Bravata, D. M., Watts, S. A., Keefer, A. L., Madhusudhan, D. K., Taylor, K. T., Clark, D. M., Nelson, R. S., Cokley, K. O., & Hagg, H. K. (2020). Prevalence, predictors, and treatment of impostor syndrome: A systematic review. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 35(4), 1252-1275. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-019-05364-1
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