{"id":4296,"date":"2020-04-16T14:19:33","date_gmt":"2020-04-16T14:19:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2026.karrierecoaching.ch\/?p=4296"},"modified":"2026-04-21T12:28:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T12:28:12","slug":"glossary-burnout-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2026.karrierecoaching.ch\/en\/glossary-burnout-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"Burnout syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Burnout is a serious phenomenon \u2013 and at the same time one of the most overused terms in working life.<\/p>\n<p>The term first emerged in the 1970s in the caring professions. It describes a state of emotional exhaustion, often accompanied by apathy, reduced performance and psychosomatic symptoms. The progression is typical: initial idealistic enthusiasm is followed by frustration and disillusionment \u2013 and ultimately by exhaustion. Today, the term is often used rather loosely: even persistent tiredness or dissatisfaction is quickly labelled as burnout.<\/p>\n<p>Burnout usually develops because of chronic overload \u2013 often less because of the task itself than because of the environment: lack of autonomy, sensory overload, overly rapid moves up the hierarchy or unclear role expectations. Those who are aware of their own limits and maintain a realistic self-image can take preventive steps. Long-term self-care is the most effective protection against burnout \u2013 and it begins with recognising and articulating one\u2019s needs at an early stage.<\/p>\n<p>Milder forms can often be addressed effectively through <a href=\"https:\/\/2026.karrierecoaching.ch\/en\/glossary-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coaching<\/a>. In more severe cases, psychological or medical support is required.<\/p>\n<h2>Articles on burnout syndrome (<a href=\"https:\/\/2026.karrierecoaching.ch\/en\/articles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">all articles<\/a>)<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/2026.karrierecoaching.ch\/en\/kintsugi-a-model-for-dealing-with-disruptions-in-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kintsugi \u2013 a model for dealing with disruptions in life<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/2026.karrierecoaching.ch\/en\/and-whats-your-diagnosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">And \u2013 what exactly is your diagnosis?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Burnout is a serious phenomenon \u2013 and at the same time one of the most overused terms in working life. The term first emerged in the 1970s in the caring professions. It describes a state of emotional exhaustion, often accompanied by apathy, reduced performance and psychosomatic symptoms. 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