Burnout Syndrome: common signs and how to treat with therapy
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Meet Erin Vogel, the race car driver uplifting women in motorsports
I started racing sports cars (Porsche, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, etc.) as an adult, navigating the slippery slope of High Performance Driver Education from about ages 25 to 30. I realized in my 30s that breaking into professional racing would be a way to make a meaningful impact in a world that still minimizes women’s abilities. As I turn 40, racing has become my pathway to uplifting other women, and it’s provided much of the knowledge to do so in a real way — a mission I’ve been on since I was 4 years old!
I also help my brother run our family's real estate business, and as of recently I also act as President for Shift Up Now. At Shift Up Now, we are striving to create partnerships and sponsorships to help fund our athletes’ careers in professional motorsports, in addition to raising funds through our non-profit so that we can write grants to female race car drivers at all levels of the sport. I live in sunny (or so it used to be!) Southern California with my partner, Aaron, and our two dogs.
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What is Burnout Syndrome? Common causes and treatment options for women
By Chu Hui Cha, PhD
Burnout syndrome has become increasingly prevalent in our fast-paced, highly demanding society. In the U.S. in particular, individual identities are often connected to a job or career.
A “good work ethic” is demonstrated by long hours and continual self-sacrifice in the workplace. Even when an employer encourages employees to maintain a “work-life balance,” it’s implied that it is up to the individual to make that happen, rather than acknowledging the ways in which certain work roles and responsibilities make such a balance difficult to achieve.
Because the nature of burnout itself can make it difficult for people to seek help and make important changes, this pernicious syndrome can have a profound impact on individuals and their personal lives.
What is Burnout Syndrome (BOS)?
Burnout isn’t merely feeling exhausted or stressed. It’s a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, often stemming from work-related responsibilities.
The World Health Organization defines Burnout Syndrome as “mental distance from one’s job, feelings of energy depletion, and negativism.” The signs include decreased motivation, chronic fatigue, increased cynicism, and reduced productivity. In addition, there can be more subtle signs of burnout, such as indecision, withdrawing from support systems and important relationships, and emotional numbness (even on positive occasions). Many people experiencing burnout may try to cope with their feelings by using substances such as alcohol, cannabis, or food. Some people may also try to cope through excessive shopping or binge-watching TV.
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