Burnout in helping professions

Helping others while noticing your own boundaries

A work example and questions about tasks, contact hours and available support.

Describe one work situation

Instead of “I have no energy”, name a situation: which meetings leave you tired, which extra tasks you take on and when you continue answering messages.

Teaching examples: situation, boundary and question
SituationWork boundaryQuestion to discuss
Messages after workAgreed reply timesWhen are you available, and when will you return to the question?
An extra taskAgreed scope of workWhich task takes priority now?

Choose a boundary to discuss

  • Which tasks are part of your work?
  • When are you available for messages?
  • Who could help you discuss the workload: a colleague, a manager or a supervisor who reviews professional practice with you?

This note helps prepare a conversation about work. It does not diagnose burnout; education and spiritual practices do not replace professional assessment.

Personal experience: A year of study: meetings, practices, additional courses and an exam. Watch Alina’s review ↗

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