What's the Difference between Stress and Burnout?
Stress v Burnout
| Stress | Burnout |
|---|---|
| Characterised by over-engagement | Characterised by disengagement |
| Produces urgency and hyperactivity | Produces helplessness and hopelessness |
| Loss of energy | Loss of motivation, ideals and hope |
| Leads to anxiety disorders | Leads to detachment and depression |
| Primary damage is physical | Primary damage is emotional |
| May shorten life | May make life seem not worth living |
Adapted from D. Hart and quoted in 'Stress in Ministry' by R Croucher