Studies estimate that stress costs US businesses up to $300 billion dollars in lost productivity each year. In the wake of such statistics, there is beginning to be a larger discussion about burnout, which is essentially when stress and pressure (often in the workplace) have become so great that overall quality of life and quality of work become negatively impacted.
This infographic explains some possible warning signs that burnout may be on the way, and some tips on ways to attempt preventing burnout from taking hold and sideswiping productivity—and worse, overall well-being. Read on to find some interesting and potentially helpful tips, and to gauge if any of the offered suggestions, like spending more time in parks, taking breaks every 50 minutes, or even perhaps scheduling a vacation might prove helpful for you.
