Lack Of Productivity And Poor Performance Are Signs Of Burnout

You normally do well at your job, right?

In fact, you may be one of the company superstars.

Accomplished. Talented. Successful.

But lately, you can’t seem to get much done. Projects you’d normally handle with one hand tied behind your back languish behind schedule.

You push yourself harder. Work longer hours. Sleep less.

Yet still, your performance is subpar. Especially by your high standards, leaving you distraught and disheartened.

Usually you dig in and try harder to achieve at your customary level. But now, trying harder only seems to make it worse — like you actually have both hands tied behind your back.

What’s going on?

I’ll explain.

Why You’re Not Performing Up To Your Usual Standards

Your lack of productivity and poor performance could be caused by burnout. But it’s not your fault.

Your workplace culture is almost certainly the culprit.

Here’s why.

Managers often create unrelenting workplace stress that leads to burnout. They pile unreasonably heavy workloads on you. You end up going to too…