Signs of Employee Burnout Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST: sadness : when people aren’t able to devote time to life outside of work, they may feel their job doesn’t align with their personal values. as a result, they may feel sad, hopeless, numb, or withdrawn from friends, family, and co-workers, nervousness : _ and uncertainty. worry, tension, and feeling “on edge” are common complaints among employees struggling with burnout. these feelings may be accompanied by physical symptoms such as a racing heartbeat or tense muscles, motivation : low _ . employees may seem disengaged or less productive than usual. it may become so hard to meet the challenges of the workday that employees show up late or stop coming to work, exhausted : feeling _ or overwhelmed. when employees feel overloaded with stress, they can get locked in a state of being “always on.” this makes it hard to relax and sleep well, which can lead to fatigue. managers may notice their employees having a hard time remembering, focusing, or having energy to get through the workday, physical : burnt-out employees are at higher risk of developing _ symptoms such as fatigue, headaches or stomach aches, sleep disorders, and unhealthy weight gain, as well as mental health issues like depression and increased alcohol use. as a result, it can be difficult for employees to be as productive as usual, cynicism : people may become disillusioned or highly critical of their working conditions or co-workers, or they may feel numb and “checked out.” often, this is because they feel they can’t make a meaningful impact. employees may mistakenly blame themselves for organizational problems, believing they lack the necessary abilities to succeed. having a manager that doesn’t show appreciation can reinforce these feelings, anger : _ or irritability. employees may no longer feel satisfied with work they once enjoyed, or stop feeling like the work they do matters. when under a lot of pressure, employees may have trouble getting along with others or be quick to get irritated, concentrating : difficulty _ . burnout affects people’s ability to take in and retain information or recall it when needed. they may be easily distracted, which drives some people to work longer hours to make up for their lost productivity. this in turn fuels the cycle of burnout.