By Davina C.
'Burnout' might be a commonly known term today, particularly in relation to physical and mental exhaustion at the end of the year, but it was first invented in 1974 by German-American psychologist, Herbert Freudenberger, who coined the term for those suffering from 'a state of exhaustion caused by prolonged overwork.' In 2018, research showed that 595,000 people in the UK suffered from some form of workplace related stress and burnout.
However, whilst burnout was originally just attributed to work related fatigue, as we end 2021, another pandemic driven year, the condition has new meaning: from shifts in working environment, homeschooling and childcare concerns, job instability and isolation all causing extreme physical and mental exhaustion.
End of year burnout is fatigue that manifests itself towards the end of the year. Physical symptoms associated with burnout are disrupted sleep, aches, headaches, nausea and low libido. It often happens when someone feels in conflict with themselves, or as if they lack control. Leading neurophysiologist, Neera Bhikha, believes that there is a strong connection between stress and feeling burnt out, “Stress can be characterised by over-engagement, and when you are burnt out you don’t want to engage. A stressful situation produces urgency and hyper-activity whereas burnout is the end point – where one is left feeling helpless and without hope.”
Tools you can integrate into your daily routine to help manage stress, fatigue and anxiety, include meditation, daily walks in nature, getting good sleep and exercising more.
However, there are also immune boosting vitamins and supplements to support your system to ensure you don't end up at the burnout stage*:
Garden of Life My Kind Organic Vitamin B Complex
Give yourself an uplift of energy, and a bump up to your metabolism and stress response, with all 8 essential B Vitamins in their natural form. Research proves that B5, B1, B2 help support adrenal glands that secrete cortisol, mental cognition and healthy hormone balance, as well as blood and heart health, and protect cells from 'oxidative stress' respectively. Daily intake of this B Vitamin complex, which contributes both individually and synergistically to health and wellbeing of the system, will balance mood, stresses and boost energy.
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Garden of Life My Kind Organic Vitamin C Spray
Garden of Life sprays are the only certified organic spray vitamins offering a more bioavailable (how quickly and how much reaches its target) format that reaches the bloodstream quicker, and therefore is more efficiently absorbed into the bloodstream and utilised by the body. This GOL My Kind Organic Vitamin C spray provides 75% of your recommended intake per dose in the most bioavailable form possible. Vitamin C is scientifically proven to help combat signs of tiredness and fatigue and to support the immune system with stress.
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Nature's Answer Liquid Omega -3
Nature's Answer Liquid Omega 3 is a new formula made with Quik-Sorb (an exclusive blend of herbs) for fast absorption; containing fish oil molecularly distilled and nitrogen flushed to provide the body with essential Omega 3 fatty acids, including EPA and DHA. These two fatty acids, have been clinically proven to travel through the brain cell membrane and interact with mood related molecules inside the brain, and therefore regulate moods and alleviate anxiety.
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Organic Traditions Ashwagandha Powder
Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb, the most commonly used root in Traditional Ayurvedic Medicine for increased stamina, It is also associated in Sanskrit with vitality, strength and energy. This certified organic raw powder can be used once or twice a day added to water or smoothies; notice new and improved sleep, and a calm mind and body.
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*The claims are based on clinical research, are not aimed to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Food supplements should be used within the framework of a healthy lifestyle and not used as substitutes of a varied and balanced diet.
