FE: Lessons on when to leave
Date Published: 1/26/2023
“The fact I'm the third female Prime Minister, I never grew up believing my gender would stand in the way of doing anything I wanted.†~Jacinda Ardern
Jacinda Ardern’s recent resignation as New Zealand prime minister has sparked discussions about burnout and when is the “right time†to leave a role. Some have written about Ms. Ardern’s decision to leave, saying she is being kind to herself and not overstaying her welcome—in contrast to many other world leaders.
This is a necessary reminder that burnout starts with the work environment. Instead of asking why Ms. Ardern could not continue in her post, the question should be what factors in her job contributed to her feeling this way.
The world is full of people like Ms. Ardern who would love to leave their jobs but can’t, due to their economic and social circumstances. As a prime minister, Ms. Ardern would have had many resources at her disposal.
If even someone in her position can reach this point, it’s clear there is a need to be thinking more about how organizations treat people—not what people themselves can do to avoid getting burnout.
Recognizing burnout
According to the World Health Organization, burnout is characterized by three elements, which can reinforce each other and create a vicious cycle:
> I feel continuously exhausted.
> I feel more cynical about my work.
> I feel less capable about my performance at work.
If you are experiencing these feelings, remember that burnout is not an individual failing but is driven and maintained by working conditions.
Read more about lessons we can learn about burnout: https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/explained-lessons-to-learn-about-burnout-and-when-to-quit-from-jacinda-ardern/ar-AA16IL0q
Thank you for reading! We welcome your comments.
Akasha Lin
Akasha Garnier for #TheWishwall
Author, Brand Expert, Filmmaker
http://www.akashagarnier.com
#ShineThroughtheNoise
Image and article inspo: MSN
Discover more gems: http://thewishwallfoundation.org/future-entrepreneurs
Jacinda Ardern’s recent resignation as New Zealand prime minister has sparked discussions about burnout and when is the “right time†to leave a role. Some have written about Ms. Ardern’s decision to leave, saying she is being kind to herself and not overstaying her welcome—in contrast to many other world leaders.
This is a necessary reminder that burnout starts with the work environment. Instead of asking why Ms. Ardern could not continue in her post, the question should be what factors in her job contributed to her feeling this way.
The world is full of people like Ms. Ardern who would love to leave their jobs but can’t, due to their economic and social circumstances. As a prime minister, Ms. Ardern would have had many resources at her disposal.
If even someone in her position can reach this point, it’s clear there is a need to be thinking more about how organizations treat people—not what people themselves can do to avoid getting burnout.
Recognizing burnout
According to the World Health Organization, burnout is characterized by three elements, which can reinforce each other and create a vicious cycle:
> I feel continuously exhausted.
> I feel more cynical about my work.
> I feel less capable about my performance at work.
If you are experiencing these feelings, remember that burnout is not an individual failing but is driven and maintained by working conditions.
Read more about lessons we can learn about burnout: https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/explained-lessons-to-learn-about-burnout-and-when-to-quit-from-jacinda-ardern/ar-AA16IL0q
Thank you for reading! We welcome your comments.
Akasha Lin
Akasha Garnier for #TheWishwall
Author, Brand Expert, Filmmaker
http://www.akashagarnier.com
#ShineThroughtheNoise
Image and article inspo: MSN
Discover more gems: http://thewishwallfoundation.org/future-entrepreneurs
