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What causes workplace fatigue? · Wellbeing Solutions - Ask A Counsellor

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  SPEAKER_00: What causes workplace fatigue?
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  SPEAKER_00: Workplace fatigue is more than simply feeling tired after a busy day.
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  SPEAKER_00: It is a state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion that can reduce concentration, motivation, productivity and overall well-being.
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  SPEAKER_00: It usually develops when the demands of work consistently outweigh a person's ability to recover.
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  SPEAKER_00: Some common causes of workplace fatigue include excessive workload, constantly managing high workloads, unrealistic deadlines or long hours without enough recovery time.
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  SPEAKER_00: Working for extended periods without taking regular breaks can lead to mental and physical exhaustion.
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  SPEAKER_00: Insufficient or poor quality sleep makes it difficult to stay alert and focused at work.
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  SPEAKER_00: Jobs involving caring for others, managing conflict or supporting people in distress, such as health care, counselling, education and social care, can be emotionally draining.
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  SPEAKER_00: Ongoing workplace stress increases the production of stress hormones, leaving people feeling mentally and physically depleted.
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  SPEAKER_00: Poor work-life balance, difficulty switching off from work or carrying work-related worries into personal time reduces opportunities for recovery.
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  SPEAKER_00: It's important to address these issues because if workplace fatigue is ignored, it can increase the risk of burnout, compassion fatigue, reduced productivity and creativity, increased sickness absence, anxiety and depression, workplace accidents and safety risks.
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  SPEAKER_00: Preventing workplace fatigue involves maintaining manageable workloads, taking regular breaks, getting sufficient sleep, seeking support when needed and ensuring opportunities for rest and recovery both during and outside of work.
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  SPEAKER_00: If you are thinking of harming yourself or feel unsafe, please call your local emergency number or crisis line.