FERNWOOD FITNESS - PULSE eMagazine - Issue#11 - Flipbook - Page 47
WHY
AUSSIE
WORKERS
NEED A
BREAK
2024
was a long year. Despite many
of us achieving goals, for
some in the contemporary
workplace, striving to conquer
those goals resulted in a higher probability of experiencing
burnout. Mental Health First Aid Australia (MHFA) reports that
61% of Aussie workers experience burnout.
Comparatively, the global rate of burnout is averaged at 48%.
Therefore, Australian workers needed a break.
There are also the physical aspects of being overworked. Some
workers may experience fatigue, leading to more workplace
accidents. Equally, taking fewer breaks and overstraining yourself
can potentially lead to prolonged stress, which can play a role in
the development of mental illnesses.
But being a mental health company,
we’re going to explore why Australian
workers are increasingly expressing
feelings of burnout.
