Y
ou constantly feel the need to prove yourself. You ignore your
own needs and personal care. Your entire self-worth is
wrapped up in your job. You always feel on the brink of physi-
cal or mental collapse. And of course, you keep these feelings bottled
up inside.
If this sounds familiar, then you're probably suffering from
Overwhelmed Executive Administrator
Syndrome — otherwise known as
burnout from physical and mental
exhaustion.
Overachievers are most at risk
for this condition and, as a rule,
most surgery center leaders
fall into this category.
How to Avoid Burning Out in 2019
Read on if you feel yourself headed for physical and mental exhaustion.
Self-care
Lynette Bear, CRNA, DNP, MBA
• PERFECTIONIST'S PERIL
Because many OR leaders are
overachievers by nature, they
are particularly prone to
burnout.
