Sometimes experiencing dread or anxiety because of your job can be a normal thing. Yet, according to the Mayo Clinic, burnout is a different kind of work-related stress. It can lead to depression, pain, and stressors that affect your life and those around you. When it comes to being a long-haul trucker, the lonely life on the road, bad traffic, and unhealthy food choices can all lead to burnout. Identifying burnout is a good way to start figuring out how to understand it and fix it. Some of the symptoms include a loss of motivation, isolating yourself from other people, and frequent headaches and other pains.
After consulting with your doctor about these issues, you can start to fix burnout with these steps.
- Use your breaks, take a nap and relax or get out and move.
- Make a regular schedule and stick to it.
- Take vacations, even if you are just spending time at home.
- Use your electronic log.
- Take care of your body and mind with good food and exercise.
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