Burnout Isn't Just Exhaustion.
Manage Your Burnout
with These Strategies:
R. Fajardo, J. Ilao, A. Nguyen & M. Nguyen
VCC Dental Hygiene Students

Prioritize Health and Self Care
Partake in physical activity for 30
mins/day (1)
Take walks during breaks
Schedule a dedicated workout time
Get 7-9 hours of sleep (1)
Take time off to reset and do
something you enjoy

Develop Strong
Interpersonal Relationships
Solid relationships play a crucial
role in battling burnout (2):
Talk to someone about your
emotional distress (3)
Connect with others to engage
in activities and hobbies (2)

Seek Out Regular Therapy or
Assistant Programs
Take advantage of professional
services and resources offered by your
workplace and professional
association
CDHA "Member & Family
Assistance Program'' (4)

Set Boundaries Between
Work and Personal Life
Leave work at work! Focus on the
time spent at home with family,
friends and doing activities you
enjoy. (2)

Source:
1. Government of Canada [Internet]. [Place unknown]: Government of Canada / Gouvernement du Canada. Promoting positive mental health; 2022 [updated 2022 Aug 12; cited 2022 Oct 01]. Available from:
https://tinyurl.com/4d4kf6aj
2. De Hert S. Burnout in Healthcare Workers: Prevalence, Impact and Preventative Strategies. Local Reg Anesth. 2020 Oct 28;13:171-183. doi: 10.2147/LRA.S240564. PMID: 33149664; PMCID: PMC7604257.
3. Kaple T. Top tips from nurses on dealing with burnout [Internet]. [Place unknown]: Nurse Journal. 2022 Mar 03 [updated 2022 Aug 29; cited 2022 Oct 01]. Available from: https://tinyurl.com/2unm7tt2
4. Canadian Dental Hygienists Association [Internet]. [Place unknown]: Canadian Dental Hygienists Association. Member and Family Assistance Program; 2018 Dec [cited 2022 Oct 1]. Available from:
https://tinyurl.com/3hx6u95h