Feeling ‘Totally Burned-Out in Colorado?’ Turns Out, You Aren’t Alone

It has been a long few years of "difficult" work conditions when you include the stress of the pandemic. Many Coloradans have been searching for ways to beat "burnout," are you one?

Colorado ranks among the top 10 states that are feeling burned out at their job, at a scale that's nearly 20% higher than the national average. Is the state on the brink of a mass exodus for "greener pastures?'

Maybe you feel undervalued; maybe you're being asked to do more and more, these days; maybe you just "want out." Burn out at any job can happen.

With this new data, there's good news: People are searching for ways to beat it.

RELATED: MORE COLORADANS WORKING REMOTELY

'BURNOUT' RISK FACTORS FOR COLORADO WORKERS

According to the Mayo Clinic, there are four major risk factors for "job burnout," do they sound familiar to you?

• You feel you have little or no control over your work.
• You work in a helping profession, such as health care.
• You struggle with work-life balance.
• You have a heavy workload and long hours.

With job burn-out, can come issues that can further complicate your life

• Fatigue.
• Insomnia.
• Alcohol abuse.
• Heart disease.
• High blood pressure.
• Type II diabetes.
• More.

WHERE DOES COLORADO RANK WHEN IT COMES TO 'JOB BURNOUT?'

A study done by a drug and alcohol rehab center in Thailand, Diamond Rehab, looked at how much each state in the U.S. was searching out work burnout-related terms and phrases, each month over a one-year period.

Colorado landed at #7 on that list with 587 searches per 100,000 Coloradans; Massachusetts takes the top spot for "job burn-out searching," with 690 per 100,000 people.

WHAT 'JOB BURN-OUT' TERMS ARE COLORADANS SEARCHING:

• "Depersonalization" (a lack of empathy, and caring.)
• "Burn-out symptoms"

Colorado seems to be in line with most of the states when it comes to those two terms.

From Diamond Rehab's report:

This study underscores the importance of addressing burnout as a public health concern. Prioritizing self-care is extremely important.
Allocating time in your schedule for activities that bring you relaxation is integral to combatting burnout.
Whether it's a hobby, exercise, or simply unwinding with a good book, taking time for yourself is crucial.
Sometimes, simply sharing your feelings and concerns can provide valuable relief and guidance in overcoming burnout