A lack of sleep and burnout
What are possible causes and how can they be treated?
A lack of sleep and burnout can indeed form a vicious circle, as they mutually influence and can exacerbate each other. Those who are tired have no energy, cannot perform satisfactorily and are not in the mood for activities or trips.
It often results in problems within the family or at work, which in turn lead to sleepless nights. The vicious circle begins! This entry is intended to show what the possible causes are and what burnout prevention there is.
Possible causes of a lack of sleep and burnout:
- The basic expectations that society has of people:
Success in professional and private life, always being in a good mood, always friendly and helpful – and “bad days” should not happen; but also high demands on oneself play a big role.
- Working conditions:
High work pressure, long working hours, irregular working hours and stress at the workplace can lead to a lack of sleep and increase the risk of burnout. - Stress is a sleep killer, a reason for sleep disorders and physical problems and therefore also a cause of burnout.
- Lifestyle factors:
An unhealthy lifestyle with little exercise, an imbalanced diet, excessive consumption of stimulants such as caffeine or alcohol and a lack of relaxation can contribute to sleep disorders and burnout.
- Emotional burdens:
Chronic stress, anxiety, depression and excessive tension can lead to sleep disorders and increase the risk of burnout.
- Personality traits:
Perfectionism, high demands on oneself, difficulty saying no, a lack of limits and a low self-esteem can increase the risk of burnout and compromise sleep.
There are more important things in life than to constantly increase its speed.
How can burnout be prevented?
The treatment of sleep disorders and burnout requires a holistic approach. This includes measures such as:
- Improving sleep hygiene:
Regular sleeping hours, a pleasant sleeping environment, relaxation techniques before going to bed and the limitation of electronic devices can improve sleep.
- Stress management:
Stress management techniques such as meditation, breathing exercises, yoga or progressive muscle relaxation can help to break down stress and improve sleep.
- Psychotherapy:
Professional consultation or therapy can help to identify the causes of sleep deficiencies and burnout and to develop strategies to overcome them.
- Support at the workplace:
The establishment of a supportive work environment with clear communication structures, appropriate working hours and possibilities for relaxation can reduce the likelihood of burnout.
What the hotel can offeer - sleep medicine and medical care in the hotel
At the Ortners’ Eschenhof you can find many aspects that influence sleep positively. These are described in detail in the previous entries to our health magazine.
The health hotel in Bad Kleinkirchheim has the additional advantage of having an in-house doctor. This allows you to make use of comprehensive medical care, especially in the area of sleep medicine and burnout prevention. The availability of the doctor on site enables an individual diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and burnout symptoms. Benefit from the expert medical advice and receive recommendations for ongoing examinations or specific treatments.
This additional service is intended to help you to improve your health and wellbeing and to break through the vicious circle of a lack of sleep and burnout.
Individual advice, relaxation facilities, exercise programmes and a healthy, balanced diet are all part of the programme, alongside the interiors of the rooms, to help you to improve your sleep and embark on the path to recovery.