Quality and Safety in Healthcare, Part LII Other Lessons From Positive Psychology Regarding Burnout

摘要

The study of positive psychology has brought to light multiple ways to improve one's ability to bounce back from setbacks and deal better with stress. The individual should focus on his/her accomplishments, not dwell on mistakes, work to improve relationships with others, find meaning in work, and spend the time required to have happiness. Being able to recognize when situations are too stressful and understand the need to take breaks from them, especially by acquiring new knowledge, is important and effective. It is often quite helpful to utilize coaching based on positive psychology to improve one's resiliency and recover from burnout.