Stress is often short-term and manageable, while burnout is a long-term state of chronic emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion that typically results from prolonged exposure to stressors.
Stress is a response to external pressure or demands, while burnout is a result of prolonged exposure to stressors, such as high workload, low control over one's job, and lack of social support.
Stress can cause symptoms such as irritability, anxiety, and tension, while burnout often manifests as emotional exhaustion, detachment, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment.
Stress can sometimes enhance performance by increasing focus and motivation, while burnout can lead to reduced productivity, poor job performance, and absenteeism.
Stress can lead to physical symptoms such as headaches and gastrointestinal problems, while burnout can increase the risk of developing chronic health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and depression.
Stress can be managed through various coping strategies, such as exercise, meditation, and time management, while burnout often requires more significant changes, such as reevaluating one's priorities and making lifestyle adjustments to reduce stressors and increase self-care.
Recovery from stress is usually quicker and easier than recovery from burnout, which may require extended time off work or a significant change in lifestyle.
Stress can be prevented with stress management and work-life balance, while burnout can be prevented through addressing organizational and personal factors such as workload, job control, social support, self-care, and resilience-building.