As the COVID-19 pandemic begins to enter its late stages the population of employees and students are anticipating a new wave of burnout in response to the changing world and a readjustment to previous life.
While the pandemic wears down and restrictions begin to lift there is a concern of burnout within the student and workforce population. Many people reported burnout at the start of COVID due to the sudden and abrupt change in day to day activities and schedule. This is also in addition to “More responsibility and less time off” (Forbes). All of the stressful long hours have combined into a massive wave of burnout that threatens to wash over the masses.
Around the Ringling College of Art and Design this is no different. “Around Fall of 2020 there was a lot of burnout around campus. It was a big problem and nobody talked about it” Junior Emma Matthews said. “Burnout hit me harder than most, I ended up changing majors twice.” Matthews was one student interviewed on the mid pandemic burnout that was felt around campus.
The first wave of this was said to be around Fall of 2020, the first full semester during COVID. This wave was in addition to the new adjustments classes had taken in order to create a safe environment around campus. This wave did not just affect students however, this had also affected faculty the same. “I definitely did feel burnt out at the beginning, it always happens during times of change” said Sarita René of Business of Art and Design.
As we are about to hit another era of change with lockdowns and mask mandates lifting it is important to consider another wave of burnout. When anticipating or dealing with burnout it is important to seek ways of communication or individuals to console in. According to the Mayo Clinic this can be a wonderful tool in order to process or mitigate burnout. “Whether you reach out to co-workers, friends or loved ones, support and collaboration might help you cope.” (Mayo Clinic).
Therapy and Counseling can be incredible and available resources for students and faculty during times of burnout as well and are heavily recommended by the Mayo Clinic as well to consult during or in anticipation of burnout. Through consulting mental health professionals you can be recommended systems that would allow you to categorize and approach your burnout and be allowed to work through it in a professional environment. For Ringling Faculty and students the Health center is a wonderful and available resource to consult as needed.
As a possible new wave of burnout approaches it is important to consider seeking mental Heath options in order to mitigate the effects that come with burnout.
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