However, I've found this topic is real. I think I am experiencing it right now. The reason I wrote this post is to find a solution and to remind myself that after a while, everybody could suffer this career fatigue.
I remember, I've once experienced this at the end of MSc study (I called it 'a study fatigue). It was awful since I was demotivated to finish the dissertation. I felt physically and mentally exhausted and started to question my competence and value of the dissertation. Perhaps a very hectic study timetable and difficulty in coping with the stress of passing the exam led me to the burn-out. At that time, supports from friends and family were certainly invaluable.
I started to have a doubt with my competence and value of my work when I faced dysfunctional workplace dynamics. When people feel a lack of control, undermined, undervalued, lack of access to influence some decisions in the workplace or feel isolated because of value mismatch, then they could feel stressful at work. It could lead to some serious diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, insomnia, fatigue, depression, anxiety and vulnerability to illness. We certainly don't want this bad side-effect.
Then, how to overcome this career fatigue?
First, manage the stressor that could contribute to the job fatigue. Try to identify the trigger and make a plan to address the issue.
Second, evaluate some options. Perhaps there is a need to delegate some works, refuse some additional loads, or change a focus of career.
Third, adjust the attitude. The key is to do something that we really enjoy during the work. Rediscover enjoyable aspects of our work. Take short breaks and do a fun thing or enjoy new friendships outside our usual circle.
Fourth, do exercise and have proper sleep. Exercise could help us to focus on something else. Enough sleep could help us to feel refresh and stay healthy.
Fifth, find supports from loyal friends and families.
Although it is easier to said than done it, but at least, to have a bright, glitter and important career needs some resilience and escape route for stressful things sometimes. Don't just stand up there to face the fatigue, but also find activities to release the harmful negative energy.
Pekanbaru,
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/burnout/art-20046642?pg=2
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